78 Pt 195.08

Platinum

Category: Transition metal | State: Solid

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number 78
Atomic Mass 195.08
Electronic Configuration [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁹ 6s¹

Periodic Table Placement

Group 10
Period 6
Block d-block

Physical Properties & Discovery

Melting Point 1768°C
Boiling Point 3825°C
Density 21.45 g/cm³
Discovered By Known to ancients (ancient)

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