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.
Other
Platinum Metal & Powder
Summary of information on the chemical and physical properties of Platinum. It also includes a table summarizing its properties.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Explore Art, Photographs
A beautiful collection of photographs. Teachers and students can explore dozens of images done through a variety of photographic techniques. Clicking on the image will pull up a brief description of the work's history and content.
Other
Minerals Education Coalition: Minerals Database
This resource provides photographs of and information about various minerals.
Web Elements
Web Elements Periodic Table: Platinum
Very nice site with a great deal of information on platinum and its properties.
Other
Mining Technology: Ngezi Platinum Mine
Tells the story of Ngezi Platinum Mine in Zimbabwe, which replaced the Hartley Mine of the 1990s, going from underground mining to a pit operation.
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.
Other
Gold Eagle Magazine: Platinum: The Rich Man's Gold
Interesting facts are presented in this article which explains why platinum is so valuable. (Published May 1, 1997)
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.
Curated OER
South Africa
Summerizes whats going on in the world of platinum production and gives a list of some of the leading platinum producing countries. For some of these countries ,detailed accounts are given of platinum production.
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Russia
Summerizes whats going on in the world of platinum production and gives a list of some of the leading platinum producing countries. For some of these countries ,detailed accounts are given of platinum production.
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North America
Summerizes whats going on in the world of platinum production and gives a list of some of the leading platinum producing countries. For some of these countries ,detailed accounts are given of platinum production.
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Zimbabwe
Summerizes whats going on in the world of platinum production and gives a list of some of the leading platinum producing countries. For some of these countries ,detailed accounts are given of platinum production.
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Resources in South Africa
Summerizes whats going on in the world of platinum production and gives a list of some of the leading platinum producing countries. For some of these countries ,detailed accounts are given of platinum production.
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Native Platinum (Pt)
Excellent entry with geological and mineralogical information on this precious metal.