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In Elvis Presley

What is platinum?

PLatinum is an element with 78 protons. Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal. It is also called as Noble Metal. Platinum is the rar… ( Full Answer )

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In Science

What are facts about platinum?

Platinum is very hot Platinum is platinum Platinum is definitely one of the rarest and most sought after precious metals. Most people do not realize how rare platinum is. Al…l of the platinum ever mined would fit in the average living room. There is only about 133 tons of platinum mined every year compared to approximately 1,782 tons of gold. It takes 10 tons of ore and a five-month process to make 1 ounce of platinum.Some people believe that platinum is a somewhat newer metal, however, it is legendary. The ancient Egyptians and South American Inca's thought it was priceless. Louis XVI of France made a proclamation that it was the only medal fit for royalty.The Spanish considered platinum a nuisance and named it platina, which means small silver. Platinum was the same color as silver but it resisted melting or forging so the Spanish government banned it from being imported in the 17th century. The little bit of platinum that did make it to Europe entered as contraband.In the 18th century platinum had captured the interest of the scientific community. They first thought it was an alloy of gold and iron and in 1751 they concluded it was in fact, a new metal. By the end of the 18th century because of platinum's properties and resistance to heat and acids made it popular for scientific, medical and industrial purposes.Some of the most renowned jewelers including Cartier, Faberge and Tiffany have created most of their timeless designs in platinum. The world-famous diamonds including the Hope, Jonker I, and the Koh-I-Noor are secured in platinum. In the early 1900's platinum reached its peak in popularity and was the preferred metal for all types of fine jewelry in America.This all changed when World War II began; because the US government declared platinum a strategic metal and any non-military application of this medal including jewelry was disallowed. To try to satisfy consumers who prefer platinum's white luster, white gold was substituted in platinum's absence.Today, once again, platinum charms a new generation of consumers; it is very fashionable to wear platinum and gold jewelry together. In fact many jewelry designs combine platinum and gold together. The white color of platinum contrasts beautifully with yellow gold and adds versatility to jewelry.Platinum is the heaviest of precious metals and weighs almost twice as much as a karat of gold. It is very strong and will secure diamonds and other precious gems in their settings. Unlike gold, after many years platinum will not wear away or wear down.As with any and all precious metals including gold and silver, platinum can be scratched. However, platinum doesn't scratch the same as gold and you can take a platinum piece of scratched jewelry and all the jeweler has to do is polish it and it will be as good as new.Platinum jewelry is one of the purest medals and most American jewelry contains 90% to 95% of pure platinum. On the other hand, 18 karat gold is only 75% pure and 14 karat gold is 58% pure gold.Another advantage to platinum is that it will never tarnish or lose its rich white luster. Any type of jewelry set in platinum will be a rare classic and timeless piece. Platinum is one of earth's rarest gifts. A platinum piece of jewelry is a treasure to be worn for a lifetime.. platinum is costlier than gold, it has got no resale value. it is very attractive. Well I know that it is the most expensive and rare precious metal Platinum is the spanish root meaning "little silver" (monsteeeeeeeeeeer in spanish guess what it means)by aim ( Full Answer )

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In Pokemon Diamond Pearl and Platinum

What is the platinum orb in Pokemon Platinum?

The "Griseous-Orb" is found in "TurnBack-Cave". It is item to be held by Giritina. It powers up ghost and dragon type moves and turns giritina into origin form(e).

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In Music Genres

Are platinum records made of platinum?

they are not made of platinum. Platinum referes that an specific recording or album, reached the one million copies in sales.

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In Gold and Precious Metals

How do you get the platinum orb on platinum?

first thing you need to do is beat the elite four, then go to turn back cave and keep walking threw doorways until you see this portal with a rare bone above it. go in the por… ( Full Answer )

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In Chemistry

What can you do with platinum?

Apart from jewelry, platinum's main use is as a catalyst. Platinum and platinum alloys are largely used to make laboratoryinstruments, laboratory accessories (crucibles, boats… ( Full Answer )

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In Pokemon Diamond Pearl and Platinum

Where is hipotamus in platinum?

ANSWER: it is rare and only found in Ruin Maniac Tunnel between Route 214 and Solaceon Town

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In Pokemon Diamond Pearl and Platinum

How do you get a haunter in platinum?

There are two ways to get Haunter. The first, if you want it early on, is to head to the tower on Route 209 and capture one. Then train it to level 25 and it will evolve. Othe… ( Full Answer )

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In Gold and Precious Metals

How do you reduce platinum oxide to platinum?

In Rev. Sci. Intrum. 1995, 66 (1), 97-100, on page 98, the authors describe using a -1.1 V vs carbon (but I use vs Pt) in H2SO4 ( I use 50 mM) to electrochemically etch PtO2 o… ( Full Answer )

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In Gold and Precious Metals

Why do you have platinum?

I have platinum because its a fun game and i always get a bored and im going to tell you the Pokemon i have darkrai,dialga,palkia,salamence, aagron,tyranitar,moltres,arcituno,… ( Full Answer )