Dear Friends; We have a GEO20-20 Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer supplied By PDZE Europa, U.K., alongwith WES, CAPS and Manifold. For analysis of D/H ratio in water samples, we use Pt sticks as Catalyst. I like to know the following points : (1) Is the sticks are reusable , for how long? ( One can use them how many times ). (2) What is the correct method for their reactivation ? Can you kindly send me any published paper/technical report regarding this. Please. (3) How one can identify the quality of Pt sticks ? Is there any change in look or any other physical method... Eagerly waiting for your valuable suggestions/reply. With regards, JANI ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ R.A. JANI OCE CS Group Earth Science & Solar System Division Physical Research Laboratory Navrangpura, AHMEDABAD 380 009 Phone : (O) +91 (79) 6462129 Ext. 4261/4270 (R) 7503956 FAX : +91(79) 6301502 email : [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------