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oa Platinum in the Glass Industry
Investigating Contamination with the Electron Probe Scanning Microanalyser
- Source: Platinum Metals Review, Volume 8, Issue 4, Oct 1964, p. 122 - 127
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- 01 Jan 1964
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Abstract
The modern glass industry is a major user of the platinum metals. When correctly used, platinum and its alloys are practically unaffected by continuous contact with molten glass but if reducing conditions are allowed to arise it is possible for reactions to occur which may lead to contamination. This article describes how such failures have been investigated in the Research Laboratories of Pilkington Brothers Limited and draws attention to the importance of avoiding reducing conditions in operation.
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