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Where are platinum-group metals located on the periodic table?

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The platinum-group metals are located within Groups 8, 9, and 10 of the periodic table, specifically spanning Periods 5 and 6.2

This group consists of six transition metals: ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum.1