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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Pt?

The answer is Platinum (Pt). However there is a lot of stuff about Platinum that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Platinum Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pt (Platinum)

Sources

Produced from deposits of native, or elemental, platinum.

Description

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

Name Origin

Spanish: platina (little silver).

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.

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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