Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Platinum
Information about the element, Platinum, atomic number 78. Covers its physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, potential substitutes, and permissible exposure limits.
Chemicool
Chemicool: Platinum
A set of tables summarizing a great many chemical and physical properties of platinum.
Florida-Spectrum Environmental Services
Florida Spectrum: Chemical Fact Sheet: Platinum
Very thorough synopsis of information on platinum, its properties and uses.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Platinum: Periodic Table of Videos
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about platinum, an element often associated with jewelry and motor cars. [8:17]
Other
Platinum Metal & Powder
Summary of information on the chemical and physical properties of Platinum. It also includes a table summarizing its properties.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Platinum
Very nice site with a great deal of information on platinum and its properties.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Royal Society of Chemistry: Platinum
The ChemicalSociety provides a short entry with a small amount of info on platinum and its uses.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Platinum
Explore information about the element platinum and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery. Also learn about the properties and characteristics of platinum on this site.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Platinum
Fun and interesting information about Platinum, one of the most precious metals found on the Earth. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.