Group Number of Platinum (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Platinum. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Pt?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Pt, we can open any periodic table and search for Platinum. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Platinum the group number is 10. However there is a lot of funny facts about Platinum that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Platinum Overview

Platinum Group Number

10

Atomic Number

78

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

195,08

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Pt

Name Origin

Spanish: platina (little silver).

Description

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Julius Scaliger
Year: 1735
Location: Italy

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.

Sources

Produced from deposits of native, or elemental, platinum.

Want to learn more details and data about Platinum (Pt)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

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• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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