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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.

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