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But most importantly platinum is used as the main catalyst in catalytic converters. In fact since the 90s a legislation has been passed making platinum containing catalytic converters mandatory for all cars in most parts of the world. Here, the platinum catalyses oxidation and reduction reactions that neutralize toxic gases emitted during combustion.
 
But most importantly platinum is used as the main catalyst in catalytic converters. In fact since the 90s a legislation has been passed making platinum containing catalytic converters mandatory for all cars in most parts of the world. Here, the platinum catalyses oxidation and reduction reactions that neutralize toxic gases emitted during combustion.
  
 
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==The Problem with current Platinum Extraction==
 
==The Problem with current Platinum Extraction==

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