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Toyota’s New Catalytic Converter uses 20% Less PGMs

Earlier this year, Toyota announced that they created a new design for the catalyst substrate structures used in catalytic converters. The Flow Adjustable Design Cell (FLAD®) substrate purifies

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The Technology Made Possible by Platinum: Part 2

Our last post went over some technologies made possible by platinum compounds. In this article, we’ll look at some technologies that utilize platinum that hasn’t been chemically altered. Since the

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All the Technology Made Possible by Platinum

Not many people realize it, but platinum is pervasive in modern society. Without it, engineering and technology would be set back by 100 years. You may be wondering, “if platinum is so rare and expensive, how can it make everyday life possible?” The answer is because most of platinum’s use comes from the compounds derived […]

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How the World’s Gold Reserves are Protected

The Federal Reserve Bank has what may be the most secured gold vault in the entire world. Personnel, technology, and design combine for ultimate gold security.

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Non-Destructive Assays for Gold: Part 3

Non-Destructive Assays for Gold: Part 3

Acid tests and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy are both non-destructive assays, but yield very different results. Learn the differences in this post.

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Non-Destructive Assays for Gold: Part 2

Both ultrasonic and thermal conductivity testing can determine gold content without damaging the testing sample. Read on to learn how they work.

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