Gold is one of the most expensive metals in the world with an average of $1,500 per ounce by 2020. Despite its high price, this metal is widely used in the electronics industry. Computers, mobile phones, game consoles, televisions, etc., all contain gold. In fact, most electronics contain some of this precious metal. Now the question is, why don’t the producers of such items use metals with a lower price that are easier to access?!
The role of gold in electronics
Before we talk about why to use gold, let’s talk about how to use it. It should be known that electronic parts are not entirely made of gold; But this expensive metal is used to make parts such as connections, switch contactors, relay contactors and wires.