Treasures
Earth’s Hidden Treasures and Why We Hunt for Them
Silver is a vital component in solar cell technology
used in photovoltaic power, the leading current source of green electricitySilver coated contacts account for every electrical connection in a modern car
Over 60 million ounces of silver are used annually in motor vehiclesSilver is found in virtually every electronic device
used in everything from printed circuit boards to switches and TV screensSilver has been considered a precious element for 6000 years
first used as a currency in 700 B.C. and has had a role as a trading metal in nearly every ancient and modern cultureSilver was first mined around 3000 B.C. in Anatolia, modern-day Turkey
Today silver mine production has now grown to 24,000 tonnes in 2021Silver is a common catalyst for many manufacturing processes
Silver catalysts help produce plastics and adhesives, including polyester, dinnerware, and packaging materialsSilver coatings are being placed on medical devices to help fight infections
used in breathing tubes, catheters, artificial bones, bandages, and ointments
Due to gold's heat conductivity, it quickly reaches human body temperature
It has been a popular choice in jewelry making since at least 4000 BC by the ancient Thracian civilization in Bulgaria
