P L A T I N A

plat·i·num n. Symbol Pt A silver-white metallic element occurring worldwide, usually mixed with other metals such as iridium, osmium, or nickel. It is ductile and malleable, does not oxidize in air, and is used as a catalyst and in electrical components, jewelry, dentistry, and electroplating. Atomic number 78; atomic weight 195.08; melting point 1,772°C; boiling point 3,827°C; specific gravity 21.45; valence 2, 3, 4. See table at element. A medium to light gray. [New Latin, from Spanish platina, platinum. See platina.]

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March 03, 2005

Sunrise & Warm Layers

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We moved to the luxury of 4-hour watches and Chis and Dave moved to the same watch for the first time, since we left France on February 15th. The comfort of shorts and t-shirts on the Canary Islands didn’t last, and we soon donned our warmer layers again. This photo was taken at sunrise.

Posted by chis at March 3, 2005 11:00 PM

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