Platinum Group Metals (PGM)

The PGMs include six metallic elements: platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium. They are known for their high melting points, corrosion resistance, and excellent catalytic properties. In their pure, refined form, they typically appear as lustrous, silvery-white metals or in various forms such as bars, ingots, or nuggets.

Category Details
Appearance Dark metallic powder or granulated concentrate containing multiple PGMs (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir, Os, Ru).
Properties
  • High density metallic concentrate
  • Contains multiple precious metals in variable ratios
  • Excellent catalytic characteristics
  • Stable under standard handling conditions
Applications
  • Feedstock for PGM refinery processes
  • Automotive catalyst manufacturing
  • Chemical & petrochemical catalysts
  • Precious metal recovery operations
Production
  • Extracted from PGM-bearing ores
  • Froth flotation → smelting → converter matte
  • Refinery pre-processing before metal separation
Market Value
  • High-value intermediate PGM product
  • Pricing depends on contained metal percentages
  • Influenced by Platinum & Palladium global demand
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