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| Element | Concentration Range (Typical) | Tolerance (Manual Verified) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Balance (approx 70-90%) | ± 0.02% | | Copper (Cu) | 5 - 25% | ± 0.01% | | Gold (Au) | 500 - 5000 ppm | ± 3 ppm | | Palladium (Pd) | 100 - 1000 ppm | ± 2 ppm | | Lead (Pb) | < 10 ppm (Ultra-low) | Verified | | Iron (Fe) | < 10 ppm | Verified | In an industry where a 0