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We can’t overstate the importance of precious metals for the economy and their role in our everyday lives. As commodities with a broad application, metals enjoy constant high demand<\/strong>. This makes them a preferred asset for traders and investors alike. But did you know that metals can be a benchmark for the economy’s health<\/strong>? Or that there are metals that are so critical that their absence can hinder the development of several industries all at once?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide goes through everything you need to know about trading metals.<\/strong> It ranges from how and where to buy and sell the commodities to what determines the price of precious metals <\/strong>and what it can tell us about the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What are the Different Types of Metals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of metals \u2013 ferrous and non-ferrous.<\/strong> The group of non-ferrous metals is divided into two categories – base and precious metals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base metals are industrial commodities primarily used for manufacturing, construction, and assembly applications.<\/strong> They tend to oxidize, tarnish or even corrode over time if exposed to air or moisture. Some popular base metals include copper, iron, aluminum, nickel, lead, zinc<\/strong>, and more. These metals are more abundant in nature. They are rarely used for jewelry and aren\u2019t a good way to store value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As their category name suggests, precious metals <\/strong>are the more expensive and rare cousins of base metals. They are high-end commodities used for jewelry, fine dinnerware, decorations, or simply as a storage of value.<\/strong> They don\u2019t corrode, oxidize or tarnish, meaning they remain in perfect condition for centuries. Precious metals are <\/strong>also scarcer,<\/strong> which makes them more valuable. The most popular precious metals include gold<\/a>, silver<\/a>, and platinum.<\/strong> However, there are others as well, including palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is worth noting that some precious metals also have industrial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To summarize the difference between base and precious metals, let\u2019s just say that base metals are the backbone of the economy.<\/strong> This is due to their critical importance for the industry, while precious metals are valued higher and serve mainly as storage of wealth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferrous metals, <\/strong>on the other hand, are metals that contain iron.<\/strong> Among them are cast iron, wrought iron, alloy steel, and carbon steel<\/strong>, to name a few. These metals are close to the base metals group in terms of application and industrial value. They are fundamental for many industries and are used due to their tensile strength and durability. They also have magnetic properties.<\/p>\n\n\n

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