Platinum was known to at least some pre-Columbian civilizations in the New World. The earliest European reference to it is from 1557. It was first isolated in pure form (previous examples had effectively been naturally-occuring alloys) in 1786 by Chabaneau.
It turns out that it's extremely difficult to separate platinum from certain other metals (called the platinum group) using traditional metallurgical techniques.
it was found in Adam brauns toilet were he pooped it out
no it was found with me claudia and my love isaias
1782
Sodium was discovered in Engalnd in the year of 1807.
As of May 2012, gold prices are roughly 10% higher per troy ounce than platinum prices, but could change very quickly. See the related link below for an up to date chart on gold and platinum prices.
He invented the x-ray in 1895. X-Rays were not "invented", they were discovered. The exact date of discovery was Nov 8, 1895.
A discovery
The discovery and date of aluminum
south Africa
what is the Discovery Date for mercury? please someone tell me!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturn has been visible as long as mankind can remember, so it does not have a discovery date.
It becomes rusty and nasty
1518 if you think of "discovery" as being found by Europeans.
1774
1965
1808
1782
convection currents discovery date
1898