Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Praseodymium vs Platinum
Compare Praseodymium and Platinum on the basis of their properties, attributes and periodic table facts. Compare elements on more than 90 properties. All the elements of similar categories show a lot of similarities and differences in their chemical, atomic, physical properties and uses. These similarities and dissimilarities should be known while we study periodic table elements. You can study the detailed comparison between Praseodymium vs Platinum with most reliable information about their properties, attributes, facts, uses etc. You can compare Pr vs Pt on more than 90 properties like electronegativity , oxidation state, atomic shells, orbital structure, Electronaffinity, physical states, electrical conductivity and many more. Praseodymium and Platinum comparison table on more than 90 properties.
Praseodymium and Platinum Comparison
Facts
| Name | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 59 | 78 |
| Atomic Symbol | Pr | Pt |
| Atomic Weight | 140.90765 | 195.078 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Silver | Gray |
| Metallic Classification | Lanthanide | Transition Metal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group - | group 10 |
| Group Name | nickel family | |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 6 | period 6 |
| Block in Periodic Table | f -block | d -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Xe] 4f3 6s2 | [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 32, 17, 1 |
| Melting Point | 1204 K | 2041.4 K |
| Boiling Point | 3563 K | 4098 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-10-0 | CAS7440-06-4 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Praseodymium | Neighborhood Elements of Platinum |
History
| Parameter | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Praseodymium was discovered by C. A. von Welsbach in year 1885 in Austria. Praseodymium derived its name from the Greek praseios didymos meaning 'green twin'. | The element Platinum was discovered by A. de Ulloa in year 1748 in Peru. Platinum derived its name from the Spanish platina, meaning 'little silver'. |
| Discovery | C. A. von Welsbach (1885) | A. de Ulloa (1748) |
| Isolated | () | () |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 2 / 0.02 | 5 / 0.03 |
| Abundance in Sun | 1 / 0.005 | 9 / 0.06 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 100 / 10 | 1000 / 100 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 8700 / 1300 | 37 / 4 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.0006 / 0.000026 | - / - |
| Abundance in Humans | - / - | - / - |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 20.8 cm3/mol | 9.09 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 247 pm | 177 pm |
| Covalent Radius | - | 128 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | - | 175 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 367.25, 367.25, 1183.54 pm | 392.42, 392.42, 392.42 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
| Space Group Name | P63/mmc | Fm_ 3m |
| Space Group Number | 194 | 225 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Hexagonal  | Face Centered Cubic  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 59 | 78 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 59 | 78 |
| Number of Protons | 59 | 78 |
| Mass Number | 140.90765 | 195.078 |
| Number of Neutrons | 82 | 117 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 32, 17, 1 |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe] 4f3 6s2 | [Xe] 4f14 5d9 6s1 |
| Valence Electrons | 4f3 6s2 | 5d9 6s1 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | 2, 4 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 4I9/2 | 3D3 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Praseodymium has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Platinum has 5 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 121Pr, 122Pr, 123Pr, 124Pr, 125Pr, 126Pr, 127Pr, 128Pr, 129Pr, 130Pr, 131Pr, 132Pr, 133Pr, 134Pr, 135Pr, 136Pr, 137Pr, 138Pr, 139Pr, 140Pr, 141Pr, 142Pr, 143Pr, 144Pr, 145Pr, 146Pr, 147Pr, 148Pr, 149Pr, 150Pr, 151Pr, 152Pr, 153Pr, 154Pr, 155Pr, 156Pr, 157Pr, 158Pr, 159Pr | 166Pt, 167Pt, 168Pt, 169Pt, 170Pt, 171Pt, 172Pt, 173Pt, 174Pt, 175Pt, 176Pt, 177Pt, 178Pt, 179Pt, 180Pt, 181Pt, 182Pt, 183Pt, 184Pt, 185Pt, 186Pt, 187Pt, 188Pt, 189Pt, 190Pt, 191Pt, 192Pt, 193Pt, 194Pt, 195Pt, 196Pt, 197Pt, 198Pt, 199Pt, 200Pt, 201Pt, 202Pt |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 141Pr | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 192Pt, 194Pt, 195Pt, 196Pt, 198Pt |
| Neutron Cross Section | 11.4 | 10 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.0029 | 0.002 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 4 | 6 |
| Electronegativity | 1.13 Pauling Scale | 2.28 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 50 kJ/mol | 205.3 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 527 kJ/mol 2nd: 1020 kJ/mol 3rd: 2086 kJ/mol 4th: 3761 kJ/mol 5th: 5551 kJ/mol | 1st: 870 kJ/mol 2nd: 1791 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 6.64 g/cm3 | 21.09 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 20.8 cm3/mol | 9.09 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 37 | 168 |
| Shear Modulus | 15 GPa | 61 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | 29 GPa | 230 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.28 | 0.38 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | - | 3.5 MPa |
| Vickers Hardness | 400 MPa | 549 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 481 MPa | 392 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 1400000 S/m | 9400000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 7e-7 m Ω | 1.1e-7 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 13 W/(m K) | 72 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000067 /K | 0.0000088 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Paramagnetic | Paramagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | 4.23e-7 m3/kg | 1.22e-8 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | 5.9604e-8 m3/mol | 2.38e-9 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | 0.0028087 | 0.0002573 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 2280 m/s | 2680 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1204 K | 2041.4 K |
| Boiling Point | 3563 K | 4098 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 6.9 kJ/mol | 20 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 330 kJ/mol | 490 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Praseodymium | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-10-0 | CAS7440-06-4 |
| RTECS Number | - | RTECSTP2160000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | - | 4.1 |
| DOT Numbers | - | 3089 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | - | 2 |
| NFPA Health Rating | - | 1 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | - | 0 |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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