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Physical Properties of Cadmium and Platinum


Physical Properties of Platinum and Cadmium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
320.90 °C   
99+
1,772.00 °C   
16

Boiling Point
765.00 °C   
99+
3,827.00 °C   
15

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery Bluish-Gray   
Silvery White   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.00   
16
3.50   
11

Brinell Hardness
203.00 MPa   
39
300.00 MPa   
34

Vickers Hardness
Not Available   
400.00 MPa   
25

Speed of Sound
2,310.00 m/s   
39
2,800.00 m/s   
29

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
67.00 %   
11
73.00 %   
8

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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