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Platinum is slightly harder than iron and iron can easily scratch gold. Platinum is also the least reactive metal and may have been used by early man before copper.
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Will platinum scratch gold?
Yes Platinum is harder than gold and also has a higher density, so it will scratch gold. It is not advisable to wear platinum along with gold.
What is more dense platinum or gold?
Platinum is denser then gold.
Which is more reactive gold or platinum?
Gold is not very reactive, but platinum is more nonreactive; the electronegativity of gold is 1,93 but the electronegativity of platinum is 2,23.
What is more malleable platinum or gold?
Platinum
Can platinum be malleability?
Platinum is malleable if alloyed with gold
Will platinum scratch gold?
Yes Platinum is harder than gold and also has a higher density, so it will scratch gold. It is not advisable to wear platinum along with gold.
What is more dense platinum or gold?
Platinum is denser then gold.
What are the advantages to a platinum engagement jewelry set over a white gold set?
Platinum is much more durable than white gold. It will stand up to more abuse, scratch less easily, and require less maintenance on diamond settings. Even if you choose traditional gold rings, you want a platinum head for your diamond. Platinum is also a better "white" color than white gold, which tends to be gray, and is usually coated with rhodium to punch up the finish. The rhodium finish on white gold will eventually wear off, while platinum retains its color permanently.
Did the band XTC have any gold or platinum albums?
they have gold but not platinum
Which is more reactive gold or platinum?
Gold is not very reactive, but platinum is more nonreactive; the electronegativity of gold is 1,93 but the electronegativity of platinum is 2,23.
Is platinum more rare then gold?
Yes, platinum is rarer than gold.
Which is more valuable gold or platinum?
platinum
What is more malleable platinum or gold?
Platinum
When you are in gymnastics what is after gold?
after gold is platinum
How can you tell gold from other shiny rocks?
you must take scratch card or paper or something and scratch it. if it is gray, gold, or something like that, its gold
What is scratch map?
A Scratch Map is a large wall map, that has a gold top foil layer. You scratch off the gold in areas to reveal places and countries you have visited.
What ways more platinum or gold?
Platinum is usually 1/3 heavier than 18 karat gold and also is more expensive than gold.
