Pt

Platinum

Element 78 · Transition metal · Period 6, Group 10

Solid · Discovered 1735

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number78
Atomic Mass195.08u
Electron Configuration[Xe]6s1 4f14 5d9
Electronegativity2.28Pauling
Atomic Radius209pm
Ionization Energy9eV
Electron Affinity2.128eV
Oxidation States+4, +2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point2041.55K
Boiling Point4098K
Density21.46g/cm³
Group BlockTransition metal
Year Discovered1735