All the elements shown in the yellow zone near the bottom of this chart are rare, including platinum (Pt). That includes all six of the Platinum group metals, plus gold, tellurium, and rhenium. read more
All the elements shown in the yellow zone near the bottom of this chart are rare, including platinum (Pt). That includes all six of the Platinum group metals, plus gold, tellurium, and rhenium. This chart shows the Goldschmidt classification of elements. read more
Platinum is rare. Compared to most metals, both platinum and gold are rare. Platinum is often called the “most precious” metal or the “rarest of the precious metals”. read more
Platinum, iridium, osmium, palladium, ruthenium, and rhodium are all members of the same group of metals (called the platinum metals) and share similar properties. These metals are often used together to create highly durable parts for various machines, tools and jewelry. read more