Platinum is a very rare, shiny, silver-white metal. It is so rare that it is worth more money than gold! Platinum is used in jewelry, some coins and electronics. Platinum is also used to make medical equipment, like medical implants and chemotherapy drugs. Platinum is a hard and durable metal, so it doesn't break or tarnish easily. It is also a great conductor of heat, electricity and sound. It is so strong that it is used to make strong tools and components for army helicopters and space ships!