This is a transition metal. This is a metal of the platinum family and it is the most corrosion-resistant metal known. It is used in the production of the alloys with osmium and platinum and in the production of crucibles and devices requiring high temperatures.
This element is the lightest alkali metal and it is very reactive. This metal is used for the production of dry cells and storage batteries (for cell phones, car batteries, etc.). The carbonate of this metal is used for the treatment of some mental decease.
This element is a noble gas which is gas at room temperature. It is characterized by its brilliant green and orange spectral lines. This noble gas is used in fluorescent light bulbs, luminous signs, high-speed photography.