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Physical Properties of Platinum and Iron


Physical Properties of Iron and Platinum


Physical Properties

Melting Point
1,772.00 °C   
16
1,535.00 °C   
25

Boiling Point
3,827.00 °C   
15
2,750.00 °C   
37

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
3.50   
11
4.00   
10

Brinell Hardness
300.00 MPa   
34
200.00 MPa   
40

Vickers Hardness
400.00 MPa   
25
608.00 MPa   
18

Speed of Sound
2,800.00 m/s   
29
5,120.00 m/s   
8

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
73.00 %   
8
65.00 %   
12

Allotropes
No   
Yes   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Ferrite (alpha Iron)   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
beta Iron   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
gamma Iron   

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