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This document discusses the proper use of platinum in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) laboratories. It notes that while platinum is commonly used due to its oxidation resistance and resistance to corrosive attack, certain elements can act as "platinum poisons" and cause damage. These include arsenic, phosphorus, boron, and some heavy metals. Even small amounts of these elements can react with platinum to form low-melting compounds, leading to corrosion. The document outlines several case studies of damage caused b

Author

Silas Matheus

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