Now it is getting rare,
a precious metal is there.
A metal silver white,
shining in the light.

It hides in nickel ore,
in copper even more.
Pure and mixed with gold,
isolated with techniques old.

South American natives knew,
how to gain it to be true.
Even in Egyptian jewellery,
known and unknown, you see,

Mistaken as impurity,
and unable to set it free.
Spanish gold miners threw away,
if they found it in the washing tray.

Platinum is an accelerator,
energy reducer and creator.
As catalyst for chemistry,
it sets its power free.

In every car,
for nature a superstar.
It has difficulties with sulphur tough,
this is why gasoline is in sulphur low,

Expensive jewellery industry,
maybe under the Christmas tree.
Corrosion resistant,
changed glass working permanent.

High temperature measurement,
as it is stable and resistant.
A precious material,
top properties overall,

No oxidation, hard to age,
at least in a standard condition stage.
In electronic industry,
used to enhance connectivity.

Platinum connects,
and it protects,
A rare combination,
therefore it deserves appreciation