Platinum
Transition metal| Atomic number | 78 |
|---|---|
| Category | Transition metal |
| Atomic mass | 195.08 |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f¹⁴ 5d⁹ 6s¹ |
| Oxidation states | +2, +4 |
| Electronegativity | 2.28 |
| Melting point | 1,768.3 °C |
| Boiling point | 3,825 °C |
| Density | 21.45 g/cm³ |
| Crystal structure | Face-centred cubic |
| Group | 10 |
| Period | 6 |
| Block | d |
| Discovered | 1,735 |
| Crustal abundance | 0.005 ppm |
