Gold Innovations Blog

I’ve just received a complimentary e-version of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy  “Precious Metals” Focus Issue.  This Journal is published 6 times a year, bringing the latest news in the powder metallurgy and particulate materials industries.

In his editorial, Alan Lawley states:

Precious metal powders find wide commercial applications because of their unique characteristics and properties, including thermal/electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, solderability, and stability at high temperatures, coupled with reliability. Applications include conductive adhesives, dental restorations, catalysts, and sensors to monitor temperature and corrosion, and to detect gases. In comparison with ferrous powder metallurgy (PM), particulate precious metal science and technology receives limited exposure and press in industry news coverage. This “Focus Issue,” coordinated by Pierre Taubenblat and Joe Strauss, traces the history of particulate precious metal technology and gives an overview of market dynamics and current and near-term industrial applications. Comprehensive reviews of precious metal powder production methods and the manufacture of dental restorations are also included.

With so much happening in the application of gold in nanotechnology, catalysis and chemistry, it is good to see the metallurgical applications of gold being highlighted….