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Platinum is an element.

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How is platinum found?

Platinum is a very rare element and expensive to refine. Very small amounts of platinum compounds are found during the processing of copper and nickel ores. The platinum compounds are separated from the other elements in the ore by a variety of electro-chemical processes.


Which elements found in free elemental state?

Some elements that are commonly found in the free elemental state include hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and noble gases such as helium, neon, and argon. These elements exist as individual atoms or molecules in their natural form without being bonded to other elements.


What type of elements is platinum?

Platinum is a transition metal. Transition elements are both ductile and malleable, and conduct electricity and heat.


What mineral group does platinum belong to?

Platinum belongs to group 1 (elements) in the Strunz system and more specific it is classified as 01.AF (platinum group elements)


What do the elements nickel and platinum have in common?

Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78.


Does Platinum occur with Gold ore?

Yes, platinum can occur with gold ore in some deposits. These are known as platinum-rich gold deposits and typically contain both gold and platinum group elements. These deposits are rarer than typical gold deposits.


Why is platinum found as a metal not an ore?

Platinum is found in its metallic form because it is unreactive and does not easily combine with other elements to form compounds. This results in it being found naturally as pure metal in deposits, rather than as an ore mineral that needs to be extracted and refined.


Of the elements Pt Ca Li and Kr which is a transition metal?

It is Pt = platinum.


What elements are simliar to gold?

The elements platinum, silver, and copper are similar to gold.


Elements that is not found in living system?

Elements like gold, silver, and platinum are not typically found in significant quantities within living systems. These elements are not essential for life processes and are not typically taken up by organisms for basic biological functions.


Is uranium in platinum?

No, uranium and platinum are two separate elements. Platinum is a precious metal, while uranium is a radioactive element.


Which elements does the compound Pt3P4 have?

Platinum (with a chrage of +4) and Phosphorous (with a charge of -3), together in this equation they form Platinum(IV)Phosphide.