Facts About Platinum and Strontium
Interesting Facts
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Antonio de Ulloa
William Cruickshank
Discovery
In 1735
In 1787
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available