Articles from February 2016
Uses of Precious Metals Series: Episode 9 – Uses of Platinum
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Platinum is the least reactive metal found on the periodic table and has a high resistance to corrosion even whilst subjected to high temperatures. It is number 78 and has a silvery white appearance.
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Uses of Precious Metals Series: Episode 8 – Silver In Solar Panels
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Silver In Solar Panels Uses of Precious Metals Series: Episode 8 – Silver In Solar Panels As the world searches for more sustainable ways to meet the ever increasing energy demand from the growing population solar panels are often advocated as a way to harness the plentiful resource of the Sun, mode...
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Uses of Precious Metals Series: Episode 7 – Silver in Mirrors
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2016
It took until the 19th century for the process of silver coating to be applied to glass mirrors.
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Uses of Precious Metals Series: Episode 6 – Uses of Silver
Article Last Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Silver, like gold has a large application in jewellery and currency. It is relatively more abundant than the other precious metals and this is reflected in its lower value.
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