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The Six Precious Metals Of The Platinum Group The Six Precious Metals Of The Platinum Group

In the periodic table of elements, six metallic elements are bunched together in the d-block, specifically in groups 8 to 9, periods 5 and 6. All transition metals, these six elements are collectively referred to as the “platinum group metals”. These... [Read more of this article]

Three Methods Of Assay For Raw Precious Metals Three Methods Of Assay For Raw Precious Metals

Items of jewelry or art made of precious metals are hallmarked based on specific requirements either of the country of import or the place of manufacture. Such items, particularly those made of silver, gold, or platinum, are struck with an official mark (or series... [Read more of this article]

The Four Platinum Bullion Coins: A Brief Description Of Each The Four Platinum Bullion Coins: A Brief Description Of Each

Bullion coins are coins made from precious metals. Their market values are determined by their inherent precious metal contents. As such bullion coins are mainly kept as investments or stores of value. Most of the bullion coins available are made from silver or gold.... [Read more of this article]

The Eight Precious Metals Considered Noble Metals The Eight Precious Metals Considered Noble Metals

Most metallic chemical elements are known to easily oxidize and corrode, especially at high temperatures. Metals that have excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, even at high temperatures, are called noble metals. While there is no strict definition for... [Read more of this article]

Safety Issues Concerning Precious Metals Safety Issues Concerning Precious Metals

The metallic chemical elements collectively known as precious metals are called as such because of their extreme rarity and high economic value. Precious metals occur naturally or are by-products of the processing of other less rare metals. In order of increasing... [Read more of this article]

Precious Metals Discoverers And Name Etymologies Precious Metals Discoverers And Name Etymologies

The group of precious metals consists of two coinage metals, six platinum group metals, and one metal considered the last naturally occurring stable element to be discovered. Except for gold and silver (the two coinage metals), the rest of the precious metals have... [Read more of this article]

Precious Metal Determinants: Rarity And High Economic Value Precious Metal Determinants: Rarity And High Economic Value

A metal is considered “precious” if it is rare and is of high economic value. Under these two factors, nine metallic chemical elements qualify as precious metals. These are, in no particular order, gold, palladium, silver, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium,... [Read more of this article]

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