APPLICATION OF PLATINUM

An autocatalyst is a cylinder of circular

or elliptical cross section made from
ceramic or metal formed into a fine
honeycomb and coated with a solution
of chemicals and platinum group
metals. It is mounted inside a stainless
steel canister (the whole assembly is
called a catalytic converter) and is
installed in the exhaust line of the
vehicle between the engine and the
silencer (muffler).
SILICONES
 Many chemical processes employ
platinum catalysts but the most
significant in terms of platinum
demand is the manufacture of
speciality silicones, Silicones are
highly durable materials with excellent
resistance to chemical corrosion, fire
and extremes of temperature. They are
also pliable, waterproof and
electrically insulating
 JEWELLERY
 In most of the countries in which platinum
jewellery is manufactured, it is made in a
purity of at least 85 per cent platinum, Among
the main advantages of platinum for jewellery
fabrication are its strength and resistance to
tarnish. It can be repeatedly heated and cooled
without hardening and oxidation effects, while
even the most slender sections of platinum
permanently retain their shape, providing a
secure setting for diamonds and giving
jewellery designers a freedom of invention not
always possible with other materials.
 FUEL CELLS
Fuel cells are devices for generating electric
power. They share many of the
characteristics of a battery - silent
operation, no moving parts and an
electrochemical reaction to generate
power. However, unlike a battery, fuel cells
need no recharging and will run indefinitely
when supplied with fuel. The cells produce
electricity by combining hydrogen (the fuel)
and oxygen (from air) over a catalyst such
as platinum.