| Attribute | Platinum × | Thorium × |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic mass (u) | 195.08 | 232.038 |
| Standard state | Solid | Solid |
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| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s¹4f¹⁴5d⁹ | [Rn]7s²6d² |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) (pm) | 209 | 237 |
| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 2.28 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity (eV) | 2.128 | - |
| Ionization energy (eV) | 9 | 6.08 |
| Boiling point (K) | 4098 | 5061 |
| Melting point (K) | 2041.55 | 2023 |
| Density (g/cm³) | 21.46 | 11.72 |
| Atomic number | 78 | 90 |
| Group name | Transition metal | Actinide |
| Symbol | Pt | Th |
| Discovered (year) | 1735 | 1828 |