This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Bibliography Of The Metals Of The Platinum Group: Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Rhodium, Osmium, Ruthenium, 1748-1917, Issues 694-695; Volume 694 Of Bulletin (Geological Survey (U.S.))); Geological Survey (U.S.).; Volume 694 Of U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin; Volume 694 Of Bulletin; United States Geological Survey; Bibliography Of The Metals Of The Platinum Group: Platinum, Palladium, Iridium, Rhodium, Osmium, Ruthenium, 1748-1917; James Lewis Howe James Lewis Howe, Hendrick Coenraad Holtz Govt. Print. Off., 1919 Platinum group

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 early twentieth century. With twenty-four chapters, 450 pages, over 600 references and 235 illustrations (20 in colour) including 100 portraits, “A History of Platinum and its Allied Metals” by Donald McDonald and Leslie B. Hunt is the definitive description of how science was able to progress by means of the unique properties of these metals.

References in science and technology of the platinum group metals dating back all the way to 1748.