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1.1 Interesting Facts
Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
It is the most reflective element.
Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
1.2 Sources
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Antonio de Ulloa
Unknown
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1735
Before 5000 BC
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
Facts About Iron
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5 * 10
-7
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Rank:
19
(Overall)
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6 * 10
-8
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Rank:
26
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Facts About Thallium
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.0000009 %
Rank:
19
(Overall)
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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0.00 %
Rank:
25
(Overall)
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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0.00 %
Rank:
49
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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Not Available
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0.14
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