Precious metal mesh (usually refers to metal mesh made of precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, etc.) is mainly used in some fields that have high requirements for corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, electrical conductivity or other special properties. The following are some common areas of precious metal mesh:
- Chemical industry
Precious metal mesh is used in the chemical industry to catalyse reactions, especially at high temperatures or in strongly corrosive environments. Precious metals such as platinum and palladium are often used in automotive catalytic converters or chemical reaction equipment because of their good catalytic properties.
For example, platinum mesh is widely used in chemical processes such as hydrogenation reactions and oxidation reactions. - Electronics industry
In electronics manufacturing, precious metal meshes are used as high-precision electrical contacts, conductive components or in the manufacture of batteries. Silver and gold meshes are used in particular for highly efficient conductive and oxidation-resistant applications.
Precious metal meshes are also used in microelectronics, e.g. in the encapsulation of integrated circuits and in conductive materials. - Aerospace
Precious metal meshes are suitable for use in the demanding environment of the aerospace sector due to their high temperature and corrosion resistance. For example, platinum and palladium meshes are used as heat exchanger materials or other high-temperature components in rocket engines, jet engines and other components. - Food and pharmaceutical industry
Due to its chemical stability, precious metal mesh is very useful in environments that require high purity and are not easily reactive. In the food and pharmaceutical industries, precious metal mesh is often used in processes such as filtration, separation and catalysis.
It is also used in areas such as pure water treatment. - Precision sieving and filtration
Precious metal mesh provides higher corrosion and temperature resistance in precision screening and filtration processes, and is often used for filtering high-purity gases and liquids, especially in specialised scientific and industrial applications. - Jewellery and decorative items
Pure gold or gold-containing mesh is commonly used in the production of jewellery and decorative items, especially gold mesh plays a decorative and stable role in the design of jewellery.
In addition, precious metal mesh is also used in precious metal setting processes to provide frames and support for jewellery.
Summary
Precious metal mesh is used in several high-end industries thanks to its excellent resistance to high temperatures, corrosion and catalytic properties. Their high value and special properties make them indispensable in areas with stringent material requirements.