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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This is a fuzzy photo of some pink dots. The pink dots are wild flamingos.

FYI. Flamingos are pink because they feed primarily on brine shrimp, which are rich in beta carotene.

Posted by dave at November 23, 2007 02:41 PM