Applications
Platinum is a catalyst used for hydrgenation of alkenes, alkynes, nitro groups; also used for hydrogenolysis of cyclopropanes, catalyzes oxidation of alcohols.

Solubility
Soluble in boiling aqua regia (reacts), and molten alkali cyanides (reacts). Insoluble in water, mineral acids, and organic acids.

Notes
Do not store together with acids. Incompatible with Strong acids, strong oxidizing agents & organics Solvent vapors. Store under inert gas.