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Precious metals include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These metals are prized for their rarity, excellent conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and aesthetic appeal. Each metal has distinct characteristics that make it suitable for specific applications, and their properties can be refined and enhanced through advanced technological processes to fit industries from electronics to jewelry.

The constant improvement and analysis of precious metals are essential to optimize their performance and extend their applications:

  • Elemental Analysis: Identifies the precise chemical composition of precious metals, ensuring the purity and detection of any alloying elements or impurities that may affect their properties.
  • Particle Analysis: Examines microstructural features, identifying any inclusions or defects that can impact the metal's performance and durability, especially in high-precision applications like electronics and medical devices.
  • Structural Analysis: Assesses mechanical properties such as hardness, ductility, and tensile strength. This analysis is vital for applications requiring high mechanical reliability, such as aerospace components.
  • Surface Analysis: Evaluates the metal's surface characteristics, including its resistance to tarnishing and corrosion. This is particularly important for jewelry and high-end electronics, where aesthetic quality and longevity are critical.

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Precious metals application notes

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Purity Analysis in Precious Metal Recycling
While precious metals such as Au, Ag, Pt, and Pd are finite materials, they are essential for electronic components and functional materials. Therefore, it is important to separate and extract the necessary precious metals from the final products and recycle them as high-purity precious metals in order to secure resources and reduce costs. Impurities, which must be controlled, include light elements such as carbon, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. For example, Au (gold) used in electronic devices must be at least 99.999% pure.

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