platinum
Only South Africa and Russia produce platinum in the world, and the output is very limited. The annual output of platinum is only 5% of that of gold. In the global jewelry industry, the annual consumption of platinum is more than 3% of that of gold. Platinum jewelry is made of high-purity platinum with a purity of over 90%, which has a natural white luster and will not fade for a long time. Charm is irresistible. The purity of platinum expresses true feelings and maintains true love, which is worth cherishing forever.
Real platinum has real standards. According to the national regulations, all platinum ornaments produced in China should be marked with PT, and the purity should be indicated by numbers. For example, PT900 stands for platinum ornaments with a purity of 90%, and PT950 stands for platinum ornaments with a purity of 95% (PT is the symbol of the chemical elements of platinum). Pure quality can be seen at a glance. Moreover, the white metal jewelry seen in the market is not necessarily platinum, but may also be white gold.
[Difference between Palladium and Platinum, Platinum and K Platinum]
1. Platinum is called K platinum and platinum, which is actually an alloy. Its code name WG(White Glod) also means platinum. Generally, WG 585 (14k,) WG 750 (18k) is commonly used for foreign stamps; Or just use mathematics to express the gold content. Platinum has good reflectivity and is not easy to lose its luster.
Second, platinum is also called pure white gold. Its symbol is silver-gray pt, its specific gravity is 2 1.35, its melting point is 1.700℃, its Mohs hardness is 4-4.5 degrees, its chemical properties are stable, and there is no acid-base corrosion except aqua regia. Pure platinum is soft, and the addition of metals such as palladium, rhodium and ruthenium will increase its hardness.
Three, platinum alloy gold refers to the alloy of platinum and other metals, such as palladium, rhodium, yttrium, ruthenium, cobalt, osmium, copper and so on. Although the hardness of platinum is higher than that of gold, it is not enough for inlay, and it must be alloyed with other metals before it can be used to make jewelry. The international seal of platinum ornaments is the words pt, plat or Platinum, which is expressed by a few thousandths of purity. For example, pt900 indicates a purity of 900%. The specifications of platinum ornaments in the world are PT 1000, PT 950, PT 900 and PT 850.
4. Palladium is a member of platinum group, and it is not easy to be oxidized and tarnished under normal circumstances. Oxides will be produced on the surface around 400℃, but the luster will be restored when the temperature rises to 900℃. At present, palladium is cheaper than platinum, and platinum is used alone in jewelry industry or as a component of gold, silver and platinum alloys. To increase its hardness. Gold, palladium and platinum-palladium alloys are common in the market.
[Knowing that palladium is a popular ornament]
Palladium element symbol pd, one of the platinum group elements. British chemist and physicist Wollaston separated new elements palladium and rhodium from crude platinum. The content of palladium in the earth's crust is about 100 million, ranking first among platinum elements.
[Palladium has stable characteristics]
Palladium is similar to platinum in color and appearance, and has metallic luster. Melting point 1555℃, hardness 4-4.5, relative density 12. Lighter than platinum, with strong ductility and slightly harder hardness. Chemical properties are relatively stable, insoluble in organic acids, cold sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid, soluble in nitric acid and aqua regia, and will not be oxidized and tarnished in the air under normal circumstances.
[Palladium, a precious metal in platinum group metals]
Palladium is one of the platinum metals. In mineral classification, platinum group metals include palladium, rhodium, platinum and so on. , is a typical "noble family" in metal.
"Rare, pure, noble and elegant"
At present, although the international price of palladium and platinum is cheaper than platinum, the international price of palladium is about 300 yuan/gram higher than platinum in history (1200110/094 USD/oz). Palladium and platinum are one of the rarest precious metals in the world, with only South Africa and Russia in the world. Platinum and palladium platinum are the two minerals with the least reserves in the platinum group. Moreover, the international precious metal spot and futures trading market has four major trading varieties: palladium, gold, platinum and silver.
"Palladium is also suitable for jewelry"
Palladium is relatively stable and can resist acid corrosion. Palladium has almost no impurities and its purity is extremely high. The purity of palladium is also very suitable for skin, because unlike other metals, palladium does not have allergic reactions to skin. The international jewelry industry began to process palladium and platinum for jewelry and decorative works of art, and gradually formed a fashion trend.
[Palladium Purchase Identification Mark]
In the world, the seal of palladium and platinum jewelry is or, which is expressed by a few thousandths of purity. For example, the purity of pd900 is 900%, and the specifications of PD platinum jewelry are PD 1000, PD 950 and PD 850. Palladium products of jewelry enjoy the same quality after-sales service as platinum.