Perhaps the most iconic examples of gold-plated firearms in recent history came from Saddam Hussein’s treasures after the invasion of Iraq. The U.S. military found a trove of gold-plated AK-47s. The pictures of American service members brandishing the shiny guns were iconic. (Pixabay / Norm_Bosworth) Hussein wasn’t the only leader with...
We love the shine and sparkle of metals when it comes to jewelry, but precious metals can also augment investment portfolios. Gold, silver, and platinum are three of the most common commodities to invest in. Each presents different advantages and disadvantages. Here’s a closer look. (Pixabay / claus_indesign) Gold Uses: Jewelry,...
We are surrounded by electroplated items, including jewelry, bathroom faucets, car parts, kitchen gas burners, and wheel rims. Electroplating is also at work in ways we can’t see. The electronics industry depends heavily on electroplating. Electroplated components fuel the devices we depend on. They improve corrosion resistance, lengthen a product’s...
Most of us have experienced the frustration of leaving a bike, tool, or piece of jewelry outside where it is subject to humidity and rain. In time, the metal corrodes, and you’re left with a rusty version of your original item. This process is called corrosion. (Pixabay / moshehar) When corrosion...
We often think of gold in terms of jewelry and other decorative items that are rich in aesthetic value. Gold is also a key part of financial portfolios and is used in electronics, dentistry, nanotechnology, and other industries. (Pixabay / communicationcy) The world’s top 10 producers of gold are as follows:...
