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At the source of the brilliance of precious metals lies some of the most extraordinary properties and characteristics of all known elements – with applications limited only by the imagination.

Precious metals are less reactive than most elements, have high luster, and have higher melting points than other metals, and are being recognized for their industrial significance as well. Industry covets precious metals for their superior technical performance. As alternatives to traditional industrial metals, gold, silver and platinum expand the realm of possibilities of application, production and cost effectiveness.

Gold Properties
Gold, as the most malleable and ductile metal, combined with its reflectivity, resistance to corrosion and unparalleled ability as a thermal and electrical conductor, is used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses. Alloyed with other metals or in its purest form, technology finds it indispensable in everything from pocket calculators to computers, washing machines to television, and missiles to spacecraft.

Silver Properties
Silver possesses many special physical characteristics and qualities that make it useful in a variety of industries. It is strong, corrosion resistant, and unaffected by moisture, vegetable acids, or alkalis. Silver is also resonant, moldable, malleable, and possesses the highest thermal and electric conductivity of any metal, including copper, making it a valuable material for a range of industrial uses, including its extensive use in electronics.

Outside of jewellery, silver plate, cutlery and art, the photography industry is the biggest user of silver compounds. Silver forms the most light-sensitive salts, or halides, which are essential to developing high-quality photography. It is also the most reflective of all metals, and is used to coat glass in mirrors.

Silver is one of the strongest oxidants, making it an essential catalyst for the chemical process industry. It is used in the production of adhesives, dinnerware, mylar recording tape, and many other products.

Platinum Properties
The many industrial uses of platinum are best summed up by Nina Lipton, Director of Market Research for the Platinum Guild International:

“You may not realize it, but platinum is literally all around you! Over 20% of all consumer goods either contain platinum or are produced using platinum. Eyeglasses, pacemakers, unleaded gasoline, polyesters, colored paints, jet fuel, many pharmaceuticals, lasers, plastics, fine jewelry pieces, explosives, endoscopes, light and oxygen sensors, fuel cells, some anti-cancer drugs, pollution control devices for autos and industry, even the fiber optic-based information super highway, and countless other goods all rely on platinum.”

In addition, because of its remarkable properties (resistance to corrosion, 3215 degree melting point, electric conductivity, and high durability), industry is constantly finding new uses for platinum that should insure demand long into the future.

Custom Fabricated Precious Metal Components
Imperial’s “creative” metallurgists work to perfect the role of precious metals, envision the possibilities and make theory a working reality. From concept to fabrication, Imperial focuses on client requirements, providing complete technological and manufacturing capabilities.

A leading supplier of custom fabricated precious metal components, Imperial meets the demanding specifications of aviation, power, mining, medical, nuclear and chemical industries.

If your needs require special attention, please go to Request Custom Quote or contact one of our sales offices, and we’ll be happy to help you.

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