SILVER APPLICATIONS
Silver is widely used across industrial applications because of its exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, reflectivity, and antimicrobial properties. The main areas of industrial utilisation include:
Electronics & Electrical Applications
a. Contacts and switches – ensures low resistance and reliability
b. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) – silver inks and pastes for conductive pathways
c. Semiconductor packaging – die attach, bonding wires, and conductive adhesives
d. RFID, 5G, and high-frequency electronics – minimizes signal loss
Energy & Power
e. Solar panels (photovoltaics) – silver paste in solar cells to collect and transport electrons
f. Electric vehicles (EVs) – used in power electronics, battery management systems, and charging infrastructure
g. Power grids – silver-coated conductors and contacts for high-load switching
Chemical & Industrial Processing
h. Catalysts – essential in producing ethylene oxide and fo