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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July 11, 2005

Hurricane Emily

Tropical Depression 5 was named Tropical Storm Emily at 5 this morning. Larry King beat the National Hurricane Center to it when he named it on CNN last night. Emily is east of the Windward Islands and moving west northwest.

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Posted by dave at July 11, 2005 11:18 PM

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