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  2. Rhodium Plating or Dipping Your Jewelry Trivia Answers

Rhodium Plating or Dipping Your Jewelry Trivia Answers

'Dipping' or Rhodium Plating Trivia

1. The price of rhodium was $9,746 per ounce in June 2008 when the bubble burst. How low did it go and how fast?

Answer: It went to $1,022 in December 2008, a drop of 90% in six months!

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 2. Rhodium had its moment of fame in 1979 when history’s best selling musician received a rhodium plated disc?

Answer: Paul McCartney received the rhodium plated disc from the Guinness Book of World Records to celebrate being history’s best selling recording artist and songwriter.

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 3. Rhodium is used for shiny things, like jewelry and ______?

Answer: Rhodium is very reflective, and is used as a finish for jewelry and mirrors. It’s also used for search lights and in aircraft engines.

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