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Because it is very rare, more valuable than gold, and it is hard enough that it won't wear down.
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What metal is shiny used for jewelry and in catalytic converters for cars?
Platinum
What elements are used in jewelry?
Gold, silver, copper, rhodium, platinum, carbon (for diamonds) are elements used in jewelry
Platium gold and silver are used to make jewelry?
Platinum-clad sterling silver jewelry allows you to have all the wonderful shine and durability of platinum.
What does the PI symbol mean when it is next to a Platinum mark on a ring?
PI represents the platinum with Iridium setting of the jewelry. It is mostly used in fine jewelry. The ring might be a fine jewelry.
What is a metal used in fine jewelry?
gold or platinum or silver
What is a shiny metal used in jewelry and converters for cars?
platinum
What was platinum used for in the past?
mostly just for jewelry purposes.
Is pure platinum used in jewelry?
yes and it is very expensive
What is used to clean platinum jewelry?
Platinum is resistant to most of chemicals and normal house hold synthetic detergents will not affect it and can be safely used for cleaning platinum jewelry. Mild acids like vinegar also can be used but best is to entrust the job to jeweler.
Which elements are used for jewelry?
Gold, Copper, Silver, Platinum, and Tungsten.
Which is true about metals used for jewelry such as platinum and gold?
they have low reactivity
What element is used in jewelry making medicene as an anti cancer drug and in catalytic converters?
Platinum is used in jewelry, chemotherapy, and catalytic converters.
