what are four uses of platinum?

2) for each use, what is an alternative material that could serve the same purpose? consider both conventional materials and possible new materials

3) what are some common metallic items that mighr be replaced by ceramic or plastic versions...
a) in what ways might ceramic or plasic versions be preferable?
b)in what ways might the original metallic versions (platinum) be preferable?

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