Gold
Gold plays an indispensable role in a wide range of industries due to its unique properties such as high malleability, corrosion resistance, and excellent electrical conductivity. It has a long history of use, from ancient times in jewelry-making to modern applications in advanced technology. Whether as a key material in high-tech industries, a luxurious decorative element, or an investment, gold remains highly valued across the globe.
Gold is essential in industries such as telecommunications, electronics, and energy, where its conductivity and resistance to oxidation make it ideal for use in electronic conductors, connectors, and contacts. The automotive sector also benefits from gold’s reliability in critical electronic components. Additionally, gold’s catalytic properties make it a valuable material for chemical reactions in industrial processes.
In alloy form, gold enhances the mechanical properties of other metals, making it a key material in various high-performance applications. Its versatility extends to the jewelry industry, where it continues to be prized for its beauty and workability. Approximately 50 percent of global gold demand still comes from the creation of fine jewelry.
Gold also serves as a stable and trusted investment, especially in the form of bars and coins, which are favored by investors looking for a secure store of value. This aspect of gold's utility becomes particularly prominent in times of economic uncertainty, where its role as a "safe haven" is highly appreciated.
Through electroplating processes, gold can also be applied as a thin coating to other metals, allowing products like contact parts, wires, and electronic components to benefit from gold’s advantages in a cost-effective way. Its ability to provide high corrosion resistance and improve electrical conductivity makes it a critical component in many everyday technologies.
Heraeus Precious Metals, as one of the world’s leading companies in the precious metals industry, offers a wide range of products and services involving gold. In addition to processing pure gold and gold alloys, Heraeus specializes in the recovery and recycling of gold from various sources. Whether through melting or chemical recovery, Heraeus ensures that gold used in industrial applications is efficiently processed and recycled.
The products and applications mentioned here are just a small sample of what Heraeus offers. For more detailed information about our complete product portfolio, please see the sections below.
