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platinum
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, inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company announce global reseller agreement.
Business Wire; 12/2/1996; 700+ words
; ...provide consulting and systems integration support for PLATINUM products PLATINUM technology, inc. and Hewlett-Packard Company...Services Organization (PSO) will resell more than 50 PLATINUM systems management, data warehousing, database...
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PLATINUM technology enhances Partners Program with new business intelligence products and services; offers expanded business intelligence product suite to its channel partners; expanded program now includes OLAP technology, product upgrades and free software and training.
Business Wire; 8/26/1996; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 1996--PLATINUM technology, inc., today announced an expanded...for its business intelligence partners. The PLATINUM Partners Program program teams PLATINUM with other leading hardware, software, and...
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Platinum Software Corporation Sells Its 650th Platinum SQL Customer
PR Newswire; 3/11/1997; 700+ words
; ...Calif., March 11, /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Software Corporation (Nasdaq: PSQL), a...Server, today announced the 650th sale of its Platinum SQL accounting software product. Platinum SQL 3.3, released in December 1996, is...
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PLATINUM ACQUIRES RELTECH GROUP, INC.; Repository Technology Strengthens PLATINUM's Data Warehousing & Systems Management Initiatives.
Business Wire; 4/4/1995; 700+ words
; ...BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 1995--PLATINUM technology, inc., (NASDAQ: PLAT...The acquisition of RelTech advances PLATINUM's strategy to become a leader in the...repository technology also will help PLATINUM offer repository enabled system software...
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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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Aquarius Platinum Ltd
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Aquarius Platinum Ltd. Level 4 Ste. 5, S Shore Centre/8 Perth WA...Companies A minnow compared with the big fish in the PGM (platinum group metals) mining market, Aquarius Platinum Ltd. is also the industry's only publicly listed...
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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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