First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Examines the discovery of platinum, its chemical make-up, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

"Among the Goldens at Emory high, Lilah Covington is Platinum - the hottest of the hot. She's popular, beautiful, and much smarter than she looks. But most impo

Introduces platinum, discussing its discovery, its properties and chemical make-up, where it is found, and its many uses.

This book describes the history of platinum and its associated metals, covering important discoveries and scientific work on the platinum group metals up to the