Looking to make a fortune in the metal industry? The team at Kylar Mack can help with this list of 65 of the most expensive metals and alloys in the world with their current price per ounce. Metals are found on the periodic table of elements, while alloys are a combination of metal and another element.
Here are the costliest metals and alloys:
- Californium – $765,436,299
- Iridium – $4,700
- Rhodium – $4,625
- Rubidium – $3,063
- Cesium – $2,681
- Gold – $2,392
- Platinum – $912.90
- Palladium – $853.50
- Rhenium – $450.00
- Ruthenium – $348.46
The Californium price is exorbitant because it is incredibly rare and difficult to make. It must be formed in a nuclear reactor and only two nuclear plants in the world have the capabilities to make it. Iridium is similarly rare, found in meteors burrowed beneath the Earth’s crust. It’s hard to obtain and extremely durable, making it highly prized for specialized applications.
infographic by: kylarmack.com
