195.084
Atomic Mass (u)
1768.3 C
Melting Point
3825 C
Boiling Point
21.447 g/cm3
Density
2.28
Electronegativity
[Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1
Electron Config
6
Period
10
Group
📖 About Platinum
A rare, corrosion-resistant precious metal with a silver-white appearance. More rare than gold, platinum is found mainly in South Africa. Its extreme resistance to corrosion and high melting point make it invaluable in catalytic converters, which convert toxic exhaust gases to less harmful ones. About 40% of all platinum goes into catalytic converters.
🔧 Uses and Applications
- Catalytic converters in vehicles
- Jewelry
- Cancer chemotherapy (cisplatin)
- Fuel cells
- Laboratory equipment
💡 Did You Know?
Fact: The international prototype kilogram, the physical object that defined one kilogram for over 130 years, was made of a platinum-iridium alloy. In 2019, the kilogram was redefined in terms of fundamental constants of nature, retiring the physical object.