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Science - Element

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PLATINUM

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TYPE: METAL

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Shiny
  • More ductile than silver and gold
  • Mote dense than silver and gold
  • Malleable when pure

REACTIVITY:

  • Doesn't oxidize in air
  • Insoluble with hydrochloric
  • Insoluble with nitric acid

HISTORY

DISCOVERED BY ANTONIO DE ULLOA

COMMON USES

  • Jewelry
  • Fertilizers
  • Catalysts under cars