Facts About Silver and Platinum
Interesting Facts
- 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.
- Platinum is the rarest metal from the Precious metal categories..
- Commercially Platinum is produced as a byproduct in ores of nickel.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
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Antonio de Ulloa
Discovery
Before 5000 BC
In 1735
Abundance In Earth's Crust