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Platinum Element 78 Transitional Metal Silvery-white Ductile Corrosion Resistant
Corrosion Resistance Resistant to many things at high temperature –Nitric Acid –Sulfuric Acid –Fluoride compounds –Sulfur Dioxide
Platinum Ore Found with –Nickel Ore –Copper Ore Major mines in Africa
Platinum production Six month refining process 7-12 tons → 1 ounce Process –Extraction –Concentration –Refining
Process
Applications Catalytic converters Jewelry Money High status
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