Atomic Number 78 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 78 as atomic number?

The answer is Platinum and there is so much cool stuff about Platinum that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Platinum Overview

Atomic Number

78

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Description

Rare, very heavy, soft, silvery-white metal.

Atomic Symbol

Pt (Platinum)

Discovery

Discovered By: Julius Scaliger

Year: 1735

Location: Italy

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Produced from deposits of native, or elemental, platinum.

Uses

Used in jewelry, to make crucible and special containers and as a catalyst. Used with cobalt to produce very strong magnets. Also to make standard weights and measures. Resists corrosion and acid attacks except aqua regia.

Atomic Mass

195,08

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Name Origin

Spanish: platina (little silver).

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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