Platinum is a lustrous, grey white, transition metal in its natural solid state. It is resistant to corrosion and has strong catalytic properties. Platinum has an atomic weight of 195.084, a melting point of 3214.9 °F, and a boiling point of 6917 °F. Some common uses of platinum include: as a catalyst component in catalytic converters and fuel cells, in the form of electrodes for electrolytic reactions, as a component in precious jewelry, as a catalyst in glow plugs, and as a component for certain types of photography.