Platinum

Element Name: Platinum

Element Symbol: Pt

Atomic Mass: 195

Atomic Number: 78

Protons: 78

Electrons: 78

Discovery: In South America by Ulloa in 1735

How It Was Named: From the spanish word "plutina" meaning "silver"

State of Matter: Solid

Melting Point: 1768°C

Boiling Point: 3825°C

Characteristics: Uses of Element: Interesting Facts: It was alos used as long as 1200 BC in Egyptian tombs
 * The color can be silver
 * Platinum is expensive, even more than gold
 * Described as precious metal as early as 1751
 * Jewelry
 * Dentristy

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