Outside the use of Chrome in stainless steel, the properties of this material makes it suit- able for pigments, high temp alloys, electroplating

Cobalt is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries, and in the manufacture of magnetic, wear-resistant and high-strength alloys. Over the next 10 years Cobalt demand is projected to grow annual compound growth rate of 11.5%

With one of the highest tensile strengths of all the metals and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion, this metal is well suited for drill heads heavy duty equipment and tool steel.

Its weight to strength ratio makes Ti suitable for Aerospace applications. Ti is also bio compatible which makes it a good choice for implants.

Copper is the third most recycled metal after Aluminum and Iron. Roughly half of all copper mined is used for electrical wire and cable conductors

Si made the semi-conductor commercial and the rest is history, now a symbol of all modern technology and synonym with high tech industries.

Have helped automotive industry to reduce weight in vehicles and therefore improved fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions.

Ta made it possible to manufacture smaller capacitors and therefore also led to electronic devices such as laptops and smart phones to come down in size.

Used in thermometers and heat sensitive cameras.