Increasing Levels Of Rare Element Found Worldwide

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 20:35 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have determined that the presence of the rare element osmium is on the rise globally. They trace this increase to the consumption of refined platinum, the primary ingredient in catalytic converters, the equipment commonly installed in cars to reduce smog.

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