One Hundred Years of Gauze Innovation

In the century since the first platinum gauze for nitric acid production was made by Johnson Matthey, the demand for nitric acid has increased considerably with its vast number of applications: from fertiliser production to mining explosives and gold extraction. Throughout the significant changes in...

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Published in:Johnson Matthey technology review 2017-07, Vol.61 (3), p.183-189
Main Authors: Frankland, Hannah, Brown, Chris, Goddin, Helen, Kay, Oliver, Bünnagel, Torsten
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In the century since the first platinum gauze for nitric acid production was made by Johnson Matthey, the demand for nitric acid has increased considerably with its vast number of applications: from fertiliser production to mining explosives and gold extraction. Throughout the significant changes in the industry over the past 100 years, there has been continual development in Johnson Matthey's gauze technology to meet the changing needs of customers: improving efficiency, increasing campaign length, reducing metal losses and reducing harmful nitrous oxide emissions. This article reviews the progress in gauze development over the past century and looks at recent developments.
ISSN:2056-5135
2056-5135
DOI:10.1595/205651317X695640