4. Palladium
The value of Palladium goes beyond the price of gold to a greater $1400 per ounce. It has interesting properties, from absorbing hydrogen at room temperature to stability and malleability. Palladium is extensively produced in the USA, Russia, South Africa, and Canada. The uses include making white-gold alloys for jewelry and catalytic converters in automobiles.
3. Iridium
Consider any metal that falls in the Platinum class to be expensive. In this case, Iridium is no exception. The nickel by-product is made from Platinum ore and is mainly produced in South Africa. And the price?- look at the fact that it is desirable for making jewelry, electronics, and automobiles, to mention a few uses. For these reasons, it has a $1460 per ounce price tag.
