Serpo
27th February 2014, 05:25 PM
In its monthly industry release, The Silver Institute (https://www.silverinstitute.org) reported once again several new applications of silver in products across several industries: health, automotive, food and beverage. The Silver Institute has written extensively how silver has helped product development and industries: read the articles here (http://goldsilverworlds.com/physical-market/silver-gives-new-life-to-overprescribed-and-ineffective-antibiotics/), here (http://goldsilverworlds.com/physical-market/silver-major-advances-in-industrial-applications/) and here (http://goldsilverworlds.com/physical-market/silver-used-in-bmw-760-and-3-d-printing/).
Silver Spark Plugs Enhance Performance
What’s the difference between spark plugs in your car and those used in race cars? Silver.
The electrical spark created by spark plugs can be tough on the center electrode. Because of this, most spark plugs use iridium, a super dense material that is resistant to heat, corrosion and wear. However, iridium doesn’t deliver the best performance. Silver does, according to officials of Nology, Bosch, Brisk Racing and Accel, which offer silver spark plugs.
Officials note that because silver is the best electrical and thermal conductor of any metal, it produces a cleaner and more powerful spark. Unlike iridium, though, silver spark plugs don’t last as long and therefore are mainly suited for race cars or for use by drivers who don’t mind changing their spark plugs more often in exchange for greater performance, better gas mileage and easier starting, albeit at a higher price.
According to an Accel spokesman: “Silver is the best electrical conductor which allows for a wider heat range and is extremely resistant to fouling. The silver center electrode has low ignition voltage requirements and allows easier starting.”
LaCie Produces Silver-Plated Hard Drive Sphere
For the computer user with style and a bit of cash, French manufacturer of fine silverware and home accessories Christofle has handcrafted LaCie’s Sphère, a silver-plated storage ball that holds a terabyte of data.
At US$499 each, LaCie promises that the beautifully ensconced hard drive “never fails to turn heads and spark conversation.” It was introduced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. Esthetics aside, the Sphère features high-speed USB 3.0, which makes file transfers and backups nearly three times faster than with USB 2.0. The Sphère gets power through the USB cable, so no power cord is needed.
Christofle was founded in 1830, and produces silver pieces in its Haute Orfevrerie workshop in Normandy, France. The company has been commissioned to do work for heads of state including Napoleon III and King Louis-Philippe, and Christofle pieces appear in museum collections throughout the world. It was the first company in France to use electrolysis to silver plate metal. French company LaCie specializes in external hard drives including those for mobile use. U.S. storage company Seagate Technology is expected this year to close on a deal to acquire LaCie.
Antimicrobial Coatings Market Expected to Grow
The market size for antimicrobial coatings was about $1.5 billion in 2012 by value and is estimated to grow with a compound annual growth rate of about 11.8% from 2013 to 2018, according to a report from RnR Market Research. The major additives considered in this report are silver, copper, zinc oxide, zirconium, titanium dioxide, and zinc omadine.
The report, titled Antimicrobial Coatings, divides the market on the basis of major applications such as Indoor air/HVAC, medical, mold remediation, building &
construction, food & beverages, textiles and others in which the indoor air/HVAC coatings dominate over all other coatings. The report also covers major geographies
such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world, spotlighting the countries that are driving the antimicrobial coatings market.
“In order to tap the growing market and to gain a competitive advantage in the antimicrobial coatings market, huge investments are made by the major companies such as AkzoNobel, BASF, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and others in developing countries of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The new R&D facilities and new product developments by the companies are helping to cater to the demand in these developing countries, which are in growing stage and have huge potential in the near future,” the report noted. “The companies dealing with antimicrobial coatings are consistently focusing to develop new coatings with different formulations having antibacterial and anti-odor properties with them and which follows the regulatory environmental standards defined by EPA, REACH, and other environment & health care agencies.”
New Mongolian Vodka Distilled Through Silver Filters
A new vodka produced from Mongolian wheat and water from the Khuiten Peak is distilled at least six times through silver and platinum filters to remove any impurities, according to the company’s founder.
The prime mover behind the new drink is David Solomon, who owns a 20-store Toys “R” Us franchise and founded Redbox, the DVD vending machine. On a trip to Mongolia, a friend asked for his help in bringing brands such as Toys ‘R’ Us, Starbucks and Redbox to the country, Solomon related in an online interview with The Drink Nation on The Daily Meal. “And I’m thinking, ‘OK, in Mongolia what you’ve got is 3 million people and 20 million goats, and the goats don’t buy a lot of toys, drink a lot of coffee, or rent a lot of movies, you know?’ At the time we were drinking this vodka, so I said, ‘I’ve got a much better idea. This is the greatest vodka I’ve ever had, so let’s take this vodka to the rest of the world.’ That’s kinda how it got started.” Solomon added: “We distill each batch at least six times through silver and platinum filters. That removes any impurities. In fact, because of that, if you’re on a gluten-free regimen, you can still drink our vodka without a problem.”
Golia Vodka is available in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but the company is looking to expand distribution throughout the U.S.
http://goldsilverworlds.com/physical-market/silver-4-innovative-applications-in-health-automotive-beverage/
Silver Spark Plugs Enhance Performance
What’s the difference between spark plugs in your car and those used in race cars? Silver.
The electrical spark created by spark plugs can be tough on the center electrode. Because of this, most spark plugs use iridium, a super dense material that is resistant to heat, corrosion and wear. However, iridium doesn’t deliver the best performance. Silver does, according to officials of Nology, Bosch, Brisk Racing and Accel, which offer silver spark plugs.
Officials note that because silver is the best electrical and thermal conductor of any metal, it produces a cleaner and more powerful spark. Unlike iridium, though, silver spark plugs don’t last as long and therefore are mainly suited for race cars or for use by drivers who don’t mind changing their spark plugs more often in exchange for greater performance, better gas mileage and easier starting, albeit at a higher price.
According to an Accel spokesman: “Silver is the best electrical conductor which allows for a wider heat range and is extremely resistant to fouling. The silver center electrode has low ignition voltage requirements and allows easier starting.”
LaCie Produces Silver-Plated Hard Drive Sphere
For the computer user with style and a bit of cash, French manufacturer of fine silverware and home accessories Christofle has handcrafted LaCie’s Sphère, a silver-plated storage ball that holds a terabyte of data.
At US$499 each, LaCie promises that the beautifully ensconced hard drive “never fails to turn heads and spark conversation.” It was introduced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show. Esthetics aside, the Sphère features high-speed USB 3.0, which makes file transfers and backups nearly three times faster than with USB 2.0. The Sphère gets power through the USB cable, so no power cord is needed.
Christofle was founded in 1830, and produces silver pieces in its Haute Orfevrerie workshop in Normandy, France. The company has been commissioned to do work for heads of state including Napoleon III and King Louis-Philippe, and Christofle pieces appear in museum collections throughout the world. It was the first company in France to use electrolysis to silver plate metal. French company LaCie specializes in external hard drives including those for mobile use. U.S. storage company Seagate Technology is expected this year to close on a deal to acquire LaCie.
Antimicrobial Coatings Market Expected to Grow
The market size for antimicrobial coatings was about $1.5 billion in 2012 by value and is estimated to grow with a compound annual growth rate of about 11.8% from 2013 to 2018, according to a report from RnR Market Research. The major additives considered in this report are silver, copper, zinc oxide, zirconium, titanium dioxide, and zinc omadine.
The report, titled Antimicrobial Coatings, divides the market on the basis of major applications such as Indoor air/HVAC, medical, mold remediation, building &
construction, food & beverages, textiles and others in which the indoor air/HVAC coatings dominate over all other coatings. The report also covers major geographies
such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world, spotlighting the countries that are driving the antimicrobial coatings market.
“In order to tap the growing market and to gain a competitive advantage in the antimicrobial coatings market, huge investments are made by the major companies such as AkzoNobel, BASF, PPG, Sherwin-Williams and others in developing countries of Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The new R&D facilities and new product developments by the companies are helping to cater to the demand in these developing countries, which are in growing stage and have huge potential in the near future,” the report noted. “The companies dealing with antimicrobial coatings are consistently focusing to develop new coatings with different formulations having antibacterial and anti-odor properties with them and which follows the regulatory environmental standards defined by EPA, REACH, and other environment & health care agencies.”
New Mongolian Vodka Distilled Through Silver Filters
A new vodka produced from Mongolian wheat and water from the Khuiten Peak is distilled at least six times through silver and platinum filters to remove any impurities, according to the company’s founder.
The prime mover behind the new drink is David Solomon, who owns a 20-store Toys “R” Us franchise and founded Redbox, the DVD vending machine. On a trip to Mongolia, a friend asked for his help in bringing brands such as Toys ‘R’ Us, Starbucks and Redbox to the country, Solomon related in an online interview with The Drink Nation on The Daily Meal. “And I’m thinking, ‘OK, in Mongolia what you’ve got is 3 million people and 20 million goats, and the goats don’t buy a lot of toys, drink a lot of coffee, or rent a lot of movies, you know?’ At the time we were drinking this vodka, so I said, ‘I’ve got a much better idea. This is the greatest vodka I’ve ever had, so let’s take this vodka to the rest of the world.’ That’s kinda how it got started.” Solomon added: “We distill each batch at least six times through silver and platinum filters. That removes any impurities. In fact, because of that, if you’re on a gluten-free regimen, you can still drink our vodka without a problem.”
Golia Vodka is available in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, but the company is looking to expand distribution throughout the U.S.
http://goldsilverworlds.com/physical-market/silver-4-innovative-applications-in-health-automotive-beverage/