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Retired jeweller Calla Gold, recently wrote in her own blog that one should not buy titanium or tungsten wedding bands. After publishing this article, she received more comments than most of her other writings. If there are jewellers advising against these metals, then should manufacturers of jewellery, and those selling jewellery, continue to provide titanium and tungsten rings?
Why Ensuring the Consistency of Galvanized Steel Can Be a Challenge
Galvanized steel sheet has literally thousands of applications in modern manufacturing. Metal fabricators, regardless of the end market, recognize the value in terms of extended functional life that a thin layer of zinc can provide to steel sheet.
Comparing XRF Analysers for Precious Metals
Since gold and precious metals are usually in demand this time of year, it is important that jewellery stores and pawn shops have the correct tool to carry out testing.
Catalytic converter recycling with XRF technology
The catalyst component of a catalytic converter is usually platinum (Pt), along with palladium (Pd), and rhodium (Rh). All three of these platinum group metals, or PGMs, are extremely rare
Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Sparkling Gold
A recent article reported that jewellers and companies in India are stocking up on gold in anticipation of this festive season demand. The import of gold into India rose by a whopping 107% month-on-month in August
How Accurate is Portable XRF Compared to Fire Assay for Gold Analysis?
Pawn shops, jewellers, and cash-for-gold operations need to accurately assess if a piece of jewellery to ensure authenticity.