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Physical Properties of Platinum and Cobalt


Physical Properties of Cobalt and Platinum


Physical Properties

Melting Point
1,772.00 °C   
16
1,495.00 °C   
29

Boiling Point
3,827.00 °C   
15
2,870.00 °C   
34

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
3.50   
11
5.00   
8

Brinell Hardness
300.00 MPa   
34
470.00 MPa   
26

Vickers Hardness
400.00 MPa   
25
1,043.00 MPa   
11

Speed of Sound
2,800.00 m/s   
29
4,720.00 m/s   
14

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
73.00 %   
8
67.00 %   
11

Allotropes
No   
Yes   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
α-Cobalt   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
β-Cobalt   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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