Gold
Au
Main characteristics
Extremely ductile and malleable
Excellent electrical and thermal conductor
Does not oxidise or corrode
Main uses
Jewellery
of global consumption
approx.
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%
Investments
ingots and coins
approx.
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%
Central bank reserves
approx.
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%
Electronics, dentistry, decoration
approx.
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%
Did you know?
It is found in almost all consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones and digital cameras.
Silver
Ag
Main characteristics
Excellent electrical and thermal conductor
Slightly harder than gold
Oxidises easily
Main uses
Jewellery and silverware
Electronics and chemical industry
Photography (thanks to photoreactive compounds)
Mirrors and investment products
Did you know?
Silver is used in virtually every electronic device, from televisions to computers.
Platinum
Pt
Main characteristics
High melting point
Corrosion-resistant
Excellent catalyst
Main uses
Automotive industry (catalytic converters)
Chemicals and high technology
Jewellery
Precision components
Did you know?
Thanks to its resistance, it is used in extreme environments, even in space.
Palladium
Pd
Main characteristics
Similar to platinum but lighter
Good conductivity
Lower melting point
Main uses
Catalytic converters for cars
of demand
approx.
0
%
Electronics and connectors
Jewellery
Chemical industry
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