Gold skeptics often warn that the yellow metal has no intrinsic value.
But that's a bit of an exaggeration.
In addition to its use in jewelery, gold has many practical real world uses too.
The folks at U.S. Global Investors put together this slideshow to illustrate some of the uses of gold.
Thanks to U.S. Global Investors for allowing us to feature this presentation.
Gold is coveted by many
Gold’s qualities make it one of the most coveted metals in the world. Not only can it be beautifully shaped and sculpted, the yellow metal conducts electricity and does not tarnish. These qualities make it the metal of choice for a wide variety of industries. Let’s take a look at some industrial, medical and technological uses of gold, some of which are truly amazing.
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It's been used by dentists for 3,000 years
Gold has been used in dentistry for nearly 3,000 years. The first book published on dentistry, entitled Artzney Buchlein, appeared in 1530. The book suggests dentists fill cavities and rotten teeth with gold leaf.
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Gold is not toxic
Thousands of years later gold is still being used for fillings, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances. Gold is a bio-compatible metal, meaning it can be placed in contact with a person’s body and not cause harm to one’s health.
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