Platinum is Cheap !!! Who's Buying

[vboeve]

Same here...

[Mytal]

Metal-free catalyst outperforms platinum in fuel cell.

Researchers have discovered an inexpensive and easily produced catalyst that performs better than platinum in oxygen-reduction reactions.


“The catalysts are more stable than platinum catalysts and tolerate carbon monoxide poisoning and methanol crossover.”
A better, cheaper catalyst than scarce and costly platinum is required if hydrogen fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells are to become realistic alternatives to fossil fuels, the authors say.
“This initial research proves such catalysts work better than platinum,” Baek said. “We are working now to optimize the materials.”
http://engineering.case.edu/metal-free-catalyst

[Mytal]

Metal-free catalyst outperforms platinum in fuel cell.

Researchers have discovered an inexpensive and easily produced catalyst that performs better than platinum in oxygen-reduction reactions.


“The catalysts are more stable than platinum catalysts and tolerate carbon monoxide poisoning and methanol crossover.”
A better, cheaper catalyst than scarce and costly platinum is required if hydrogen fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells are to become realistic alternatives to fossil fuels, the authors say.
“This initial research proves such catalysts work better than platinum,” Baek said. “We are working now to optimize the materials.”
http://engineering.case.edu/metal-free-catalyst

From the Johnson Matthey November 2016 press release
2017 OUTLOOK
whilst primary supplies will be flat at best, there is potential for a rebound in autocatalyst recycling following two consecutive years of price‐related sluggishness. In most industrial sectors, the demand outlook remains firm, but purchases in the autocatalyst industry are likely to dip slightly as lower‐platinum‐loaded catalyst systems are introduced in increasing numbers in European vehicles. As demand in the Chinese jewellery sector seems set on a downward trend, market balance will likely depend on the extent of growth in autocatalyst recycling and the level of physical investment. Unless the latter remains at similar levels to those seen in 2016, we could see the platinum market return to a surplus for the first time since 2011.

[louky]

No, I think it will be cheaper. The next low will be the buying opportunity. If I'm wrong, oh well, I have plenty of gold and silver from Dec bottom.

Yup....

Wait for the next bottom to establish before considering purchase

[Mytal]

To go with post 23

Heraeus Market Report
Platinum forecast 2017
Based on latest reports about a likely Platinum surplus in 2017 (supposedly the first since 2011), Platinum fell back from the previous week’s high at 1,020 $/oz to a level below 925 $/oz (support at mid-October low). The surplus would be a result of expectedly higher recycling volumes from autocatalysts as well as the subdued demand from the jewelry sector. The negative sentiment is further enforced by the expected changes in the automotive industry

[Got Goldies]

Platinum is Silver with a Gold price tag. No thanks.

[yellowsnow]

Pt got a nice start for 2017, up 35 buck Jan 3

[louky]

Pt got a nice start for 2017, up 35 buck Jan 3

easy money

[maxwellsilverhammer]

yep, ready to buy a half dozen ounces of bars and APE's just haven't found the best pricing yet. think i will wait until the coin show next weekend. i hope PT stays down where it is now for another week.

[absum]

yep, ready to buy a half dozen ounces of bars and APE's just haven't found the best pricing yet. think i will wait until the coin show next weekend. i hope PT stays down where it is now for another week.

Coin show sounds best for sure. Excited to hear what u end up with