Boiling point 4100 Stable isotopes 6 Heat of vapor. Back Platinum Platinum is a grayish-white precious metal. It is very ductile and can be welded at red heat. It has a very small amount of chemical activity and as a result is used for electical contacts under corrosive laboratory conditions.
Platinum has important applications as a catalyst.
Both in the form of platinum sponge and as a fine powder called platinum black it is used for a catalyst in commercial chemical applications. Spin Natural Abund.