I understand the catalytic reaction between the methanol and platinum to make a glow engine work.
Since the same plugs are used in a turbine, does the platinum do anything beneficial or does it just add to the cost of the plug.
Would stainless steel or nichrome wire work just as well in a turbine at a lower cost.

What are the odds of getting one of the glow plug makers to make a turbine plug with the coils already on the outside and without the platinum if its not really needed.