Featured in Keen Korea – 01-2011

High and popular

Silver: The math is simple no silver, no photovoltaics. This precious metal is not just a hot commodity in industry; it is also popular among many investors. That doesnt make it scarce, but it does make it expensive.

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pv magazine

18 Jan 2011

Silver: not only does it have the highest electrical conductivity of all metals, high thermal conductivity, and distinctive optical reflectance properties; it can also be hammered into paper-thin sheets and drawn out into extremely light filigree wire. No wonder this shiny-white precious metal is also used in the photovoltaic industry. Although its primary application is …

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