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Contact Us +44 (0) 121 233 8191 sales@cookson-industrial.com Precious metals in the aerospace industry The aerospace industry relies heavily on a wide range of materials, including precious metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, silver and gold which have immense significance in various components and parts, to produce aircraft and spacecraft. These precious metals are used […]

Contact Us +44 (0) 121 233 8191 sales@cookson-industrial.com Use of Precious Metals in the automotive industry Within the automotive industry, precious metals including platinum, palladium and rhodium have been used for several years in various applications. The drive systems for internal combustion engines rely on such precious metals, including platinum-iridum alloy wires for spark plugs, […]

Contact Us +44 (0) 121 233 8191 sales@cookson-industrial.com Metals for the heating and cooling industry In many industries, such as mechanical engineering, boiler making, heating and cooling appliances, there is a constant need to ensure that an assembly is properly sealed by the addition of molten metal. This technique, known as brazing, uses brazing filler […]

Let’s Start Work Together +44 (0) 121 233 8191 sales@cookson-industrial.com Metals for the Electronics and Electrical Industries Precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium play a critical role in the electronics industry. Their unique properties, including excellent conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and durability, make them ideal for use in a variety of electronic […]

Contact Us +44 (0) 121 233 8191 sales@cookson-industrial.com Vacuum Deposition Precious metals are frequently utilised in evaporation processes. During evaporation, materials such as platinum, gold, or silver are vaporised in a vacuum environment. This vapor then condenses onto another surface, forming a thin film or coating. Applications: Sputtering targets or pellets are versatile tools for […]