Platinum is a dense, malleable, corrosion resistant precious metal widely used in catalytic converters, jewelry and medical implants.
Properties of Platinum | It is chemically inert, has excellent catalytic activity for many reactions and forms stable alloys and compounds.
Uses of Platinum | Used in automotive catalytic converters, chemical catalysts, jewelry, pacemaker components and laboratory equipment.
Isotopes of Platinum | Stable isotopes include Pt 190 to Pt 198; platinum compounds are generally low toxicity though some complexes require handling precautions.