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With the increased use of catalysts for environmental protection, platinum, palladium and the platinum group elements (PGE) have assumed an important role in the automotive and refining industries. With an increase in demand there comes the greater challenges of more competition and the need to demonstrate the high quality of your commodities.
Benefits of SGS platinum and palladium services
We offer a comprehensive range of platinum and palladium testing and inspection solutions to support the automotive and refining industries. Our independent services assess the content of precious elements contained in both fresh and spent catalysts.
With a global network of state-of-the-art laboratories, we can effectively support your business by testing the mineral forms of platinum and palladium as part of a multi element concentrate.
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Why choose SGS?
We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity in the trade of platinum group commodities. Wherever you operate in the world, our experts are ready to help you with innovative solutions that add value to your business and improve your value chain.