Platina

Platina is a dense, ductile, highly malleable, precious, gray-white transition metal. It is one of the rarest elements in the Earth's crust and has a high resistance to corrosion, even at high temperatures, making it useful in applications that require high stability. The name "platina" is derived from Spanish, meaning "little silver," and was used to describe the metal when it was first discovered in the New World. In Hebrew, platina is called פלטינה (platina). In other languages, it is known as Platin in German, Platine in French, and Plata in Spanish. Platina is often found in alluvial deposits and is commonly associated with other platinum-group metals such as palladium, rhodium, and iridium. It is primarily used in catalytic converters, jewelry, and as a catalyst in the chemical industry. Its high value and rarity have made it a prized metal throughout history.