Various methods were devised to melt platinum at volumes that could meet demand, but it wasn’t until the 19 th century that the use of liquid oxygen came to the rescue and changed jewelry design ...

It was only really identified in the 19 th century because it is always found in ores alongside other metals and has a very high melting point, according to Sterck. It is also about 30 times rarer ...

Gold jewelry consumption in China tanked nearly 27% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year ago, according to the China Gold ...

But my entire block is gone. And we found this, like a melted platinum thing. And I was like, 'Oh my God, that's my ring.' I'm just so happy I found it." ...

Asus says it beefed up the cooling for these PSUs with extruded aluminum heatsinks and fans that have dual-ball bearings.

But my entire block is gone. And we found this, like a melted platinum thing. And I was like, 'Oh my God, that's my ring.' I'm just so happy I found it." ...

Thermaltake has new Toughpower SFX Platinum PSUs that also feature the new standards, and Mike over there was particularly excited about these alongside the new Dr. Power III.

Interestingly, the latest case of a melted or damaged power cable isn't related to the newest flagship or even the GeForce RTX 5080 but the 250W-rated GeForce RTX 5070.

That demand has helped push global platinum prices up around 40% year-to-date, with spot prices near $1,265 per ounce. Spot gold prices have also surged, up roughly 30% over the same period. The ...

The production of platinum jewelry involves complex processes due to the metal's high melting point (1768.3°C) and density (21.45 g/cm³). Traditional casting methods require specialized equipment ...

Regal Partners says it walked away from its attempt to buy Platinum Asset Management last year because the struggling global equities manager wanted too high a price for a business that was in ...

The gold and platinum that came from giant space rocks should have sunk into Earth's core instead of rising to the crust. Scientists have now worked out how this happened — and it may explain ...