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Are there likely to be new practical uses for gold discovered in the coming years?

April 26, 2017coming gold likely practical uses

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Are there likely to be new practical uses for gold discovered in the coming years?

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Almost certainly. There is a very active network of university researchers studying the advanced scientific properties of gold, actively supported by the gold mining industry. The last international gathering of these researchers attracted over 250 delegates from around the world, see www.gold2006.org for more details.Scientists are looking at how gold can be used effectively for a diverse range of new applications including advanced electronics, fuel cells, cancer treatments, and chemical catalysts. In the last 10 years over 39,000 patent applications were published relating to the technical use of gold in practical applications, so new uses for gold will soon emerge based on these patented technologies.