This metal is more valuable than gold

The theft of catalytic converters is on the rise due to the value of the precious metals they contain. One of these metals, palladium, is now more valuable than gold and is crucial in helping to clean up toxic emissions. As soaring demand creates a palladium crunch, the race is on to find new alternatives — or rethink how we use palladium in the future.

[VergeScience]

What material should we look into next?

[Millkid]

“This is the most expensive dust I’ve ever touched” proceeds to drop $10+ of dust every second

[RRCats]

It was a pleasure to bring some light to this ever-important metal not only to the scrap world but to the health of the world. Thanks for stopping by and allowing our team to be a part of this great production. 👏 Cheers to the next one!

[Rakadis]

Me and my wife have wedding rings made of Palladium as neither me or my wife are very fond of the classic gold colors. They where made special order from a German jeweler. And they are the only two pieces of jewellery in this household that have increased in value since we got them.

[chemistrywiz]

Palladium is also widely used in the synthesis of fine chemicals! It's making synthesise more and more expensive, currently the chemical industry has literally been pushed out by the automotive and the electronics industry and we're left trying to make the most of the palladium we can get or having to find alternatives.

[TheBurtDude]

My ex girlfriend had hers snatched at a high school football game.

[iScrapApp]

Thanks for having our Rockaway Recycling Team on this great, informative video. We are grateful to help educate through scrap!

[ronythomas]

Ironman used up most supply until Ivan vanko forced him to come up with arc reactor.

[harisahmadkahn]

People who've watched iron man : you know, I am something of a scientist myself

[tunedskillsz]

When you get into you car, turn it on, and unexpectedly hear a sudden loud roar, you know you have been hit.

[joshuagcwong]

That is crazy that his dad got hit as well 😳. Life is full of these little coincidences...

[scaponyx]

Thiefs: What valuables should I steel next?
Verge: Hold on, we've got a video for you right here.

[CosmicPotato]

Damn, that's messed up. Cars are expensive enough to maintain without people stealing parts from them...

[charlesdarwindanao]

Lol, I remember the news where a guy got crushed by a car while he was trying to steal a catalytic converter.

[FinancialShinanigan]

Only $103? Verge Science needs a larger budget!

[downloadingutubes]

Paul Dauenhauer is my Thermodynamics Professor right now hes awesome.

[Bax]

"That's Palladium, .15 grams. We need at least 1.6 so why don't you go break down the other 11?"

[bread]

People who have played Terraria: you know, I am something of a scientist myself

[itskindofemily]

For a metal I've probably heard the name of once, its super interesting to see how its used

[eliazzortega]

“This is the most expensive dust I have ever touched”

Every coke head out there: 😏😏😏🤪