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Platinum is considered to be a noble metal, not corroded under normal conditions, though it can be corroded by several chemicals and very strong acids.
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Names of three metals which do not corrode?
The three metals that do not corrode are gold, silver and platinum.
Why is platinum found as a metal not an ore?
like gold it does not corrode easily.
Which metal does not corrode in air?
Gold, silver, platinum metals, etc.
Do acids corrode metals?
Yes. Some can only corrode soft things, and some can corrode everything. But in short, all acids can corrode something. It only gets dangerous if the acid can corrode you.
Does Platinum go rusty in water?
Platinum does not rust or corrode in any way.
What are some uses for platinum?
Various uses for platinum include jewelry, dentistry and in pacemakers. It is also used in different types of electronics, because it does not corrode.
Does platinum interact with sulfuric acid?
"Platinum resists sulfuric acid in all concentrations and temperatures."Source: Handbook of Corrosion Data - 2nd Edition, p. 850, ASM International, Materials Park, Ohio, 1995, ISBN: 0-87170-518-4
Which metals will corrode in moist air?
Examples: platinum metals, zirconium, tantalum, niobium, hafnium, Mercury etc.
What metal corrodes the slowest in salt water?
The noble metals such as gold, silver, or platinum (etc.) do not readily corrode in salt water
Why metals have inherent tendency to corrode?
Most metals do. The few exceptions are precious metals like gold and platinum, which are very resistant to corrosion.
Why do gold and platinum do not corrode in moist air?
They are both noble metals, very non-reactive, hence resistant to corrosion.
Why is platinum better for making jewellery than iron?
Iron rusts readily; a process that would likely be accelerated by the salt and moisture of sweat. It is a rather poor material for jewelry. Platinum, by contrast is highly non-reactive and does not easily corrode.
