Physical Properties And Uses Of Palladium Palla
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Posted On: 01/05/2013 10:02:51 PM
Physical Properties And Uses Of Palladium
Palladium has the lowest melting point and lowest density of the PGMs, and about half of the world’s palladium is ultimately used in catalytic converters. Those devices are responsible for converting hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from automobile emissions into carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other non-harmful forms.
In addition to its use in catalytic converters, palladium is used in a number of electronic products, including computers, cell phones, and LCD televisions. Palladium also has applications in the fields of dentistry, medicine, photography, and groundwater treatment. Like platinum, palladium is also used as a precious metal; in jewelry, it is often an alternative to silver or white gold. In recent years, use of palladium in jewelry has become much more common due to a jump in the price of platinum and technological advancements that have addressed certain manufacturing hurdles. China in particular has emerged as a major driver of demand for palladium.
Palladium has the lowest melting point and lowest density of the PGMs, and about half of the world’s palladium is ultimately used in catalytic converters. Those devices are responsible for converting hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide from automobile emissions into carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other non-harmful forms.
In addition to its use in catalytic converters, palladium is used in a number of electronic products, including computers, cell phones, and LCD televisions. Palladium also has applications in the fields of dentistry, medicine, photography, and groundwater treatment. Like platinum, palladium is also used as a precious metal; in jewelry, it is often an alternative to silver or white gold. In recent years, use of palladium in jewelry has become much more common due to a jump in the price of platinum and technological advancements that have addressed certain manufacturing hurdles. China in particular has emerged as a major driver of demand for palladium.
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