Applications and Benefits of Precious Metals in Aerospace
Applications and Benefits of Precious Metals in Aerospace
Author(s): Adelina Miteva, Margarita Dimitrova, Gyunver HodjaogluSubject(s): Economy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Институт за знание, наука и иновации ЕООД
Keywords: Precious metals; aerospace engineering; platinum group metals (pgms); gold coatings; silver conductivity; sustainability; satellite systems; deep-space exploration
Summary/Abstract: Precious metals (au, ag, pt-group) are vital in aerospace for their unique conductivity, corrosion resistance, and catalytic properties. They enable satellite thermal control (au), avionics (ag), jet engine catalysts (pt/pd), and hypersonic coatings (ir). While enhancing reliability and sustainability, their high cost and scarcity drive research into nanocoatings, recycling, and alternative materials. Innovations like additive manufacturing and ai-designed alloys aim to optimize usage. As aerospace advances, these metals remain critical for extreme environments, balancing performance with economic and ecological constraints. Future progress depends on material science breakthroughs and circular economy strategies
Journal: Сборник доклади от научна конференция „Знание, наука, иновации, технологии”
- Issue Year: 1/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 1205-1216
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
