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Platinum is also considered a [[precious metal]] and is used as a [[catalysis|catalyst]] in many [[chemical reaction]]s. | {{Elem_Infobox | ||
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'''Platinum''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], having the [[chemical symbol]] Pt. Its [[atomic number]] (the number of [[proton]]s) is 78. It has a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 195.078 g•mol<sup> −1</sup> and is a [[solid]] in its elemental form. | |||
Platinum is considered a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of 3,825 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]] and a [[melting point]] of 1,768.4 °C. Platinum is also considered a [[precious metal]] and is used as a [[catalysis|catalyst]] in many [[chemical reaction]]s. | |||
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Platinum is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Pt. Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 78. It has a standard atomic weight of 195.078 g•mol −1 and is a solid in its elemental form.
Platinum is considered a member of the "Transition metal" class of elements. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point of 3,825 °C and a melting point of 1,768.4 °C. Platinum is also considered a precious metal and is used as a catalyst in many chemical reactions.