TRENDS IN USAGE OF PLATINUM.

Abstract

This report is one in a series of five (the others being beryllium, molybdenum, silver, and tantalum), in which the influence on applications of changing technology is explored. Unlike the reports on the other four metals, the information on applications for platinum is fragmentary. Most platinum is used in catalytic operations: manufacture of nitric and sulphuric acid, hydrogenation of a variety of compounds, and reforming of gasoline. Other important uses are in the electrical industry (including spark plug electrodes), and as containers for molten glass. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0832581

Entities

People

  • Charles D. Coxe
  • David C. Goldberg
  • John C. Hamaker Jr
  • John Convey
  • William A. Johnson

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beryllium
  • Chemical Industry
  • Containers
  • Electrical Industry
  • Electrodes
  • Elements
  • Gasoline
  • Hydrogenation
  • Metals
  • Molybdenum
  • Platinum
  • Spark Plugs
  • Tantalum
  • Transition Metals

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.