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| − | If you are looking for information | + | If you are looking for information about our improved part, [https://2016.igem.org/Team:Aix-Marseille/Composite_Part#BBa_K1951008_:_FliC_E._coli_producer go here]. |
==Video presentation== | ==Video presentation== | ||
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==The Problem== | ==The Problem== | ||
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==Platinum is an Essential Metal== | ==Platinum is an Essential Metal== | ||
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Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious and highly unreactive transition metal. Thanks to its catalytic properties and remarkable resistance to corrosion even in high temperatures, it is a highly desired metal. | Platinum is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious and highly unreactive transition metal. Thanks to its catalytic properties and remarkable resistance to corrosion even in high temperatures, it is a highly desired metal. | ||
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==The Problem with current Platinum Extraction== | ==The Problem with current Platinum Extraction== | ||
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Platinum is a rare metal because there are only a few mines in the world where it can be obtained. And even then it is usually only a byproduct of nickel and copper mining occurring in concentrations close to 2 g/t. During the process of extraction huge amounts of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid are used to eliminate impurities. | Platinum is a rare metal because there are only a few mines in the world where it can be obtained. And even then it is usually only a byproduct of nickel and copper mining occurring in concentrations close to 2 g/t. During the process of extraction huge amounts of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid are used to eliminate impurities. | ||
