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Physical Properties of Platinum and Gold


Physical Properties of Gold and Platinum


Physical Properties

Melting Point
1,772.00 °C   
16
1,064.43 °C   
99+

Boiling Point
3,827.00 °C   
15
2,807.00 °C   
36

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gold   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
3.50   
11
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
300.00 MPa   
34
194.00 MPa   
99+

Vickers Hardness
400.00 MPa   
25
216.00 MPa   
31

Speed of Sound
2,800.00 m/s   
29
2,030.00 m/s   
99+

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
73.00 %   
8
95.00 %   
2

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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