Platinum has many uses. It is primarily used in applications, but it can be
used for decorations or jewelry.
Following are the uses of Platinum:
The largest consumer for Platinum is the international jewelry industry. In 1999, platinum
demand counted for more than half of total platinum demand.
The magic metal is valued
for its admireable beauty along with peculiar characteristics. In diamonds and other
precious gemstones, platinum increases the beauty.
It has a sliver-whitish color, which
really stand out.
Autocatalyst:
Platinum, together with palladium and rhodium, are primary elements in
autocatalysts. It controls vechile exhausts composed of
hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide,
oxides of nitrogen and particulate. Autocatalysts convert these harmful gases into less harmful
carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water vapor. In nutshell, platinum helps
to save the environment.
Petroleum
Platinum is used as a refining catalyst in the petroleum industry.
Platinum is used in the production of hard disk drive coatings and fibre optic cables.
The increasing number of personal computers will have a positive effect on platinum demand
in the future. Other applications include thermocouples that measure temperature in glass,
steel etc.
Medicine:
Platinum is used in anti-cancer drugs and in implants. It is also used in neurosurgical
apparatus and in alloys for dental restorations.
Below is a Pie-Graph describing Platinum Usage.