Platinum

Platinum is a Metal Commodity. It can be obtained by Laser Mining asteroids in Metallic Planetary Ring Systems, or Core mining in Metal Rich Rings.

Platinum, Pt. atomic number 78. Melting point 2,041K. A grey-white precious metal used as a catalyst within many industrial processes, in addition to its value in electronics and luxury goods because of its resistance to corrosion.

— In-Game Description

It can also be obtained from collecting canisters at Irregular Markers.

Videos

• File:How to Mine Platinum for Merits in Elite Dangerous the fast, quick and easy way tutorial

Gallery

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  Platinum canister at an Irregular Marker.