Wanted: Platinum
Luke Laster
Wanted for:
- Medical purposes, such as cancer treatments
- Jewelry production
- Being one of the most precious metals
Also known as:
- Comes from the Spanish word platina, which means little silver.
Description:
- It is element #78 on the periodic table
- 78 protons
- 116-120 neutrons
- 78 electrons
- It is a metal, and very malleable, ductile,nonmagnetic, and it conducts heat and electricity
- It appears grey-white in color
First spotted:
Antonio de Ulloa, a Spanish general, believes to have had the first sighting of platinum in 1735, when he travelled through Colombia. It was detained in 1741 when it was isolated by being dissolved in aqua regia. However, it has been used by ancient people as far back as 700 BCE.
Most recently spotted:
- On the periodic table, in group 10
- Being used for jewelry and medical purposes
- In streams in South Africa
WARNING:
Platinum in metal form is not dangerous, but many non metal forms of platinum are very dangerous. If not handled carefully, platinum can cause health problems or toxicity.
Known assosciates of platinum
- Ruthenium
- Rodium
- Palladium
- Osmium
- Iridium
References and Bibliography
Fun Facts About Platinum - Bullion.com. Fun Facts About Platinum - Bullion.com. N.P, N.D. Web. 23 Sept. 2015
The Element Platinum. Its Elemental - The Element Platinum. N.P., N.D. Web. 23 Sept. 2015
Water Treatment Solutions. Platinum (Pt.) N.P., N.D. Web. 27 Sept. 2015
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Platinum chunk image link:
Platinum Ring link:
https://www.pinterest.com/johnfrancis00/platinum-jewelry/