Uses of Ruthenium

Approximately 50% of total world demand comes from the electronic industry and about 40% from the chemical industry. Ruthenium is an extremely effective hardener when alloyed with Platinum and Palladium to make extremely durable electrical contacts. share: Bookmark on Delicious Recomend on Facebook Buzz it up Mixx it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers [...]

What Is Palladium And Where Does It Come From?

Palladium is one of a group of six metals known as Platinum Group Metals or PGMs. It is a by-product of other mining operations.

Iridium – What is It?

Iridium is a silvery white Platinum Group Metal (PGM) and has has the chemical symbol Ir.
Although very hard, dense and brittle, making it difficult to work, it is available as wire, sheet, foil, powder and sponge.