Platinum and its alloys are used in the chemical laboratory for electrodes, crucibles, and dishes in which materials can be heated to high temperatures. It is also used for electrical contacts and sparking points, in jewelry and dental alloys, in resistance thermometers, and as a catalyst in automotive catalytic converters and petroleum refining.
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