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Platinum

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Common definitions of Platinum include:

A dense and malleable metal that resists corrosion. Classified as a transition metal. Popular for use in jewelry, wiring and dentistry.

Name of group of six metals known as the Platinum Group Metals including platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and iridium.

Status of a record album that sells one million units or more as recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America.

A 1978 Broadway musical. Originally directed off-Broadway by Tommy Tune, it closed its Broadway run after only 33 performances.

American Express Platinum credit card. Offers more benefits, such as travel rewards and no pre-set spending limits, than the original American Express Card.

Related Platinum resources

About.com Chemistry: Element Facts, Platinum [1] Official site U.S. Geological Survey: Platinum [2] Official site Recording Industry Association of America: Gold and Platinum Records [3] Official site Internet Broadway Database: Platinum [4] About.com Business Travel: Platinum Card [5]

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