Author_Institution :
Loyola Marymount Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA
Abstract :
Platinum (Pt) is a metallic chemical element with a white-silver luster. It is the most widely used element among the six transition elements in group X of the periodic table. They are also known as the platinum metals (ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium and platinum). Platinum is a precious metal that is very heavy, but also soft and ductile. It has a high melting point and excellent resistance to corrosion. These properties make platinum a useful material in several different industries. Platinum is used in the automobile industry as fuel cells for electric cars, in the medical field in pacemakers, and as temperature sensors
Keywords :
automobile industry; fuel cells; materials properties; metals; pacemakers; platinum; sensors; temperature sensors; Pt; automobile industry; corrosion resistance; electric cars; fuel cells; high melting point; medical field; metals; pacemakers; platinum; properties; temperature sensors; transition element; Automobiles; Automotive materials; Chemical elements; Corrosion; Electric resistance; Fuel cells; Immune system; Pacemakers; Palladium; Platinum;
