Silver Bullion - Emerging Uses of
Silver
Emerging uses of silver, physical silver that is, are listed
here:
- Medical Applications
Silver’s anti-bacterial powers have been tested and proven scientifically even though its power as a bactericide has been known for centuries. The ancient Phoenicians, for example, knew that water, wine or vinegar kept in silver vessels stayed fresh during long sea voyages.
- Mirrors and Coatings
When polished, silver offers nearly perfect reflectivity which makes it ideal for energy-efficient windows. While silvered-mirrors have been around for hundreds of years, an extremely thin, almost transparent coating of silver on window panes not only reflects the hot, summer sun but deflects inward the room’s own internal heat.
- Solar Energy
As the price of fossil fuels rises amid less availability, scientists and engineers are growing more interested in the promise of solar cells to produce electricity.
- Water Purification
Because silver ions prevent bacteria and algae buildup, silver is fast becoming part of water purification systems in hospitals, small community water systems, pools and spas. The major benefit is that silver replaces traditional germ-killing methods that employ harsh, sometimes dangerous chemicals such as chlorine and bromine.
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Source: The Silver Institute
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