Platinum is a durable precious metal whose catalytic activity is vital in emission control, chemical production, and fuel cells.
Atomic number
78
Category
Transition metal
Period
6
Group
10
State
Solid
Fun facts about Platinum
It resists tarnish and many forms of chemical attack.
Finely divided platinum catalyses reactions involving hydrogen and oxygen.
Some platinum compounds are effective anticancer medicines.
Common uses of Platinum
Vehicle catalytic converters
Jewellery
Chemical catalysts and cancer medicines
Where Platinum sits in the periodic table
Platinum is classified as a transition metal in period 6 and group 10 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Pt with atomic number 78 and the listed atomic mass 195.08. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.