Platinum

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Maya Gollamudi 1G
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Platinum

Postby Maya Gollamudi 1G » Sat Mar 14, 2020 6:59 pm

Why is platinum commonly used as an inert electrode compared to other metals?
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vpena_1I
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Re: Platinum

Postby vpena_1I » Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:02 pm

Probably because it's cheaper than diamond, and not soft like graphite.
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Indy Bui 1l
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Re: Platinum

Postby Indy Bui 1l » Sat Mar 14, 2020 7:04 pm

Platinum is also very oxidation stable in comparison to most metals.
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