Which metals should you be investing in? Here’s a rundown of the top 10

1. Top Ten Most
Valuable Metals

2. Investing in valuable metals has
become an alternative to the more
uncertain and unregulated stock
market, particularly in the last
decade. Many listed valuable
metals on this list have different
uses. Some are used for auto
engines and aircraft components
while others are used for jewelry.
Here is a list of some of the
world’s most valuable metals.

3. Rh
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Rhodium
Found in 1803 by Wollaston, rhodium is
used widely in optical instruments. Sterling
silver is plated often with rhodium and gold
is also plated with a thin layer of rhodium
for enhanced appearance.
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4. Au
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Gold
Due to its desirability, malleability and
durability, it comes as no surprise that gold
is considered one of earth’s most valuable
metals. It is also a great option for
investment.
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5. PT
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Platinum
The world’s least reactive metal is platinum.
This makes platinum one of the most
valuable metals in the world, as it resists
deterioration even at the highest
temperatures.
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6. Ru
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Ruthenium
Part of the group of platinum metals,
ruthenium is mined in the amount of 12
tonnes per year.
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7. Ir
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Iridium
Among the metals international trade,
iridium is the rarest. There has been more
demand for iridium in the past years. As of
March 2017, it’s currently priced at $770
dollars per troy ounce.
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8. Re
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Rhenium
One of the world’s densest metals, Rhenium
also has the world’s highest melting points
in terms of metals. Only carbon and
tungsten surpass this metal in terms of
melting point. Used widely to create parts
for jet engines, rhenium is also used for
thermocouples and filaments.
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9. Pd
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Palladium
Because of its malleability, Palladium is a
popular metal for jewelry. It doesn’t tarnish
in air too. It’s also one of the metals with a
currency exchange code (along with gold,
silver, and platinum)
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10. Os
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Osmium
This silver-blue color metal is one of the
world’s thickest. It has a high melting point
and is fragile. It is often alloyed with other
precious metals, and when naturally
combined with iridium, it is used in fountain
pen tips.
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11. Ag
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Silver
Found in horn silver ores, silver is a
byproduct of smelting and dispensation of
lead-zinc and gold ore. Chile, Mexico and
China are the world-leaders in silver
production.
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12. In
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Indium
A result of the dispensation of zinc ore
combined with copper, iron and lead ores,
this metal is white, soft and gleaming in its
purest form. During WWII Indium was first
used widely as exterior layering for airplane
engine bearings.
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13. If you’re thinking of investing in metals, these 10 are the ones you
should consider so in the event you want to sell them to
reputable jewelers, you can sell for a profit.
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