Facts About Platinum and Zirconium
Interesting Facts
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
- Zirconium metal can resist to weak acids.
- Zirconium metal reacts with oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere.
Sources
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Antonio de Ulloa
Martin Heinrich Klaproth
Discovery
In 1735
In 1789
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available
Abundance In Humans
Not Available