Dear Marie,
You didn't mention whether or not the graphite was in contact with
platinum. That could be a problem. Also, have you outgassed the graphite?
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Steve Nelson
Dept. of Geology
673 WIDB
Brigham Young University
Provo. Utah 84602
voice: 1-801-378-8688
FAX: 1-801-378-8143
"INTEL INSIDE" is a warning label
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