Did Your Catalytic Converter Get Stolen? The Pandemic–and Rhodium–Could Share Some Blame

Transcript Andrew Robinson: This is the most valuable metal on the planet. More valuable than silver, gold, platinum, or even this jewelry. It’s this powder right here. This jewelry is being treated with a thin coating of rhodium—a chemically inert, corrosion resistant metal.  It protects the silver and gives it a nice shiny finish. But … Read more

Your Catalytic Converter Get Stolen? The Pandemic–and Rhodium–Could Share Some Blame

Transcript Andrew Robinson: This is the most valuable metal on the planet. More valuable than silver, gold, platinum, or even this jewelry. It’s this powder right here. This jewelry is being treated with a thin coating of rhodium—a chemically inert, corrosion resistant metal.  It protects the silver and gives it a nice shiny finish. But … Read more