Beschreibung:
Edited by two respected authorities from the World Gold Council, this volume provides researchers with the definitive handbook on the current science and applications of this valuable and beautiful precious metal.
Gold Supply and Demand. The Physics and Optical Properties of Gold. A Primer of Gold Chemistry. The Surface Electrochemistry of Gold. Gold Luminescence. Gold Catalysis. The Metallurgy of Gold. Gold in Metal Joining. Jewelry Manufacturing Technology. Biomedical Applications of Gold and Gold Compounds. Gold Electroplating. Gold Thick Film Pastes. Gold Bonding Wire. Gold in Dentistry. Decorative Gold Materials. Nanotechnology Applications of Gold. Miscellaneous Uses of Gold. Index.