Atomic Symbol 78 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 78?

The answer is Platinum (Pt). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Platinum that people don't know. Let me show you:

Platinum Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pt (Platinum)

Description

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

Sources

Produced from deposits of native, or elemental, platinum.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

Spanish: platina (little silver).

Discovery

Discovered By: Julius Scaliger

Year: 1735

Location: Italy

Atomic Number

78

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

195,08

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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