Asia Times/Werner van Zyl
“The periodic table of chemical elements turns 150 this year. The anniversary is a chance to shine a light on particular elements – some of which seem ubiquitous but which ordinary people beyond the world of chemistry probably don’t know much about. One of these is gold. In chemistry, gold can be considered a late starter when compared to most other metals. It was always considered to be chemically ‘inert’ – but in recent decades it has flourished and a variety of interesting applications have emerged.
USAGOLD note: Not must a monetary metal. . . . .This article covers gold’s high-tech uses.
Repost from 10-28-2019
