Not saying that the gist of what you are saying is wrong, but the definition
of a catalyst is that it enables a chemical reaction without itself being
modified. If the platinum is being used as a catalyst by the alcohol, then it
is by definition not being 'broken down'. Not trying to pick nits here, I'm
sure you are recalling something a lot like what you are writing.
Ronald Wong wrote:
> Be careful, a lot of Dak owners have had bad, bad luck with platinums.
> Also, did you know that platinum is a catalyst for alcohol (ethanol,
> methanol). This causes a serious deterioration in the metal, so never use a
> platinum plug in gasoline containing alcohol.
>
> Ron
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