Manufacture of platinum fibre and fabric: A technical note on an interesting material, some properties and uses

Since 1996, Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. has been producing flocculate platinum fibre and non-woven fabric made from this fibre. The background to the production of this material is briefly described. Flocculate platinum fibre and fabric are currently used as filtering materials in filtering applications that require both heat and chemical resistance. The platinum fibre and fabric are also finding application as electrically conductive fillers for porcelain enamel.