Interesting Topics / Costly Metals In The World List

S. No Metal Name Used and produced by Cost per kg Image
1 Californium Used in Portable metal detectors, identifies water, oil wells, gold and silver ores and to detect metal fatigue and stress in aero planes. Produced in the countries Turkey and us. 1,97,44,69,500 RS Californium
2 Rhodium Used in Jewelry making with scratch resistant. Its plating is used on gold. Produced in the countries Russia, Canada and South Africa. 1,80,00,000 Rs Rhodium
3 Platinum Used in Jewelry, decoration and dental work. Vehicles as a catalytic converter. Produced in the countries South Africa and Canada. 22,23,529 Rs Platinum
4 Gold Used in Jewelry, coins and bars.Produced in the countries South Africa, the USA, China, Russia and Australia. 51,45,000 Rs Gold
5 Ruthenium Used in Electronics to harden other metals and it a toxic materials (carcinogen). Produced in the countries North and South America. 2,90,000 Rs Ruthenium
Iridium Used in Watches and electronics and automotive industry. Produced in the countries South Africa, Alaska, U.S, Myanmar, Brazil, Russia and Australia. 25,00,000 Rs Iridium
6 Silver Used in Jewelry and batteries. Produced in the countries United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Australia, Poland, Russia, China, Peru and Mexico. 66,350 Rs Silver
7 Palladium Used in Catalytic reactions in industry, Jewelry, dental fillings and crowns. Produced in the countries United States, Argentina, Bolivia , Chile, Australia, Poland, Russia, China, Peru, Mexico 5,224,985 Rs Palladium
8 Osmium Used in Tip of fountain pen, instrument pivots, needles and electrical items. Produced in the countries United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Australia, Poland, Russia, China, Peru, Mexico 12,00,000 Rs Osmium


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