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platinum (symbol Pt) Lustrous, silver-white metal, the first of the six metallic
transition elements. Platinum was used for decorations by pre-Columbian South Americans. It was discovered in 1557 in Central America by the Italian-born French scientist Julius Scaliger (1484–1558) with the Spanish conquistadors and named ‘little silver’ in Spanish (
platina). it is chiefly found in certain ores of nickel. Malleable and ductile, it is used in jewellery, dentistry, electrical-resistance wire, magnets, thermocouples, surgical tools, electrodes and other laboratory apparatus, and as a
catalyst in catalytic converters for car exhausts. It is chemically unreactive and resists tarnishing and
corrosion. Properties: at.no. 78; r.a.m. 195.09; r.d. 21.45; m.p. 1772°C (3222°F); b.p. 3800°C (6872°F); most common isotope Pt
195 (33.8%).
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Platinum Software Corporation Announces Platinum SQL 4.2
PR Newswire; 5/28/1998; 700+ words
; ...Capabilities CHICAGO, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum(R) Software Corporation (Nasdaq...enterprise business application suite, Platinum(R) SQL 4.2, at the SoftEx in Accounting...solution represents the foundation for Platinum Software's fully integrated ERP suite...
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Platinum Makes Comeback In Jewelry Market After 50-Year Absence
Newspaper article from: New York Beacon, The; 6/28/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...New York Beacon, The 06-28-1995 Platinum Makes Comeback In Jewelry Market After...When Geri Bondanza first started selling platinum jewelry 18 years ago, there were few...precious metal. "No one was looking for platinum anything - there was zero market for...
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PLATINUM.(for jewelry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Jewelers Circular Keystone; 5/1/2001; 700+ words
; ...most of these couples will consider platinum for their engagement and wedding rings...According to last year's Modern Bride Platinum Jewelry Study, co-sponsored by Modern Bride magazine and the Platinum Guild International-USA, 66% of...
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PLATINUM technology and Platinum Software Corporation Announce Trademark Settlement Agreement; Companies also Sign Licensing and Reseller Agreements.
Business Wire; 2/11/1999; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb.11, 1999--PLATINUM technology (NASDAQ: PLAT), a provider...to manage the IT infrastructure, and Platinum Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PSQL...disclosed. Under terms of the settlement, Platinum Software has transferred all rights to...
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PLATINUM technology wins numerous product awards; industry watchers and users vote PLATINUM "best of breed" through magazine readers' choice awards and fielded competitive replacements.
Business Wire; 9/18/1996; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1996-- PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced...choice awards were presented this month to PLATINUM in five key technology groupings. A...ENT also made their support heard for PLATINUM's help desk and performance management...
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Platinum Gem Corp. Launches ePlatinumRings.com; Offering Fine Platinum Jewelry at Affordable Prices.
News Wire article from: PRWeb; 7/19/2009; 700+ words
; ...Jul 19, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Platinum Gem Corp., a platinum jewelry manufacturer and retailer, announced yesterday...launched a new website which is expected to take the platinum ring business by storm. The site, www.ePlatinumRings...
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PLATINUM technology forms alliance program to foster true open systems and database management; company forges new agreements with hardware, software, and database vendors.
Business Wire; 12/13/1995; 700+ words
; ...systems and database management solutions, PLATINUM technology, inc. today announced the formation of its PLATINUM Partner Program. The company has formed...mixed platform computing environments. PLATINUM has formed a broad range of alliances...
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Platinum Entertainment and Liquid Audio Join Forces To Offer Extensive Music Catalog Via Digital Downloads.
Business Wire; 7/15/1998; 700+ words
; ...Available To Consumers Via the Internet Platinum Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTET...distribution. The new alliance will result in Platinum Entertainment making its catalog of more...songs, as well as select titles from Platinum's distributed labels, available to...
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Platinum Software Corporation Announces Platinum for Windows 4.7.
PR Newswire; 12/21/1998; 700+ words
; ...Calif., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum(R) Software Corporation (Nasdaq...announced the immediate availability of Platinum(R) for Windows 4.7, the latest...throughout its entire distribution history. "Platinum for Windows 4.7 reflects Platinum Software...
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PLATINUM technology To Join Forces with Mastering, Inc. To Train IT Professionals and Address Resource Shortage.
Business Wire; 2/18/1998; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 1998-- PLATINUM signs agreement to acquire leading provider...Internet/intranets, and other IT topics PLATINUM technology, inc. (NASDAQ: PLAT...personnel. This transaction will enable PLATINUM to deliver effective certification courses...
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Platinum (revised)
Book article from: Chemical Elements: From Carbon to Krypton
PLATINUM (REVISED) Note: This article, originally...2006 for the eBook edition. Overview Platinum is a transition metal in Group 10 (VIIIB...chemical elements are related to each other. Platinum is also a member of a group of metals...
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platinum
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
platinum , metallic chemical element; symbol Pt...deg;C; valence +2 or +4. Pure platinum is a malleable, ductile, lustrous...hydrogen, which it releases at red heat. Platinum is found in nature alloyed with the other...
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Platinum Entertainment, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Platinum Entertainment, Inc. 2001 Butterfield...Record Production/Distribution In 1999, Platinum Entertainment, Inc. was the largest...albums through several labels including CGI Platinum, Platinum Nashville, House of Blues...
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PLATINUM Technology, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
PLATINUM Technology, Inc. 1815 S. Meyers Road...NASDAQ SICs: 7372 Prepackaged Software PLATINUM Technology, Inc., is one of America...companies. Based in a Chicago suburb, PLATINUM writes and sells an extensive line of...
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Platinum
Book article from: Chemistry: Foundations and Applications
Platinum melting point: 1,739 ° C boiling...The first reports of the discovery of platinum were the papers of Antonio de Ulloa...Wood provided the first samples in 1741. Platinum has a concentration of approximately 10...
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