Gold

99% purity

.000002” - .000015” normal range of thickness

Corrosion resistance, low
emmisivity, high IR reflectivity

Rack and Barrel

Flash plate to preserve solderability on contacts and terminals

Costume jewelry

Ornaments and trophies

99.9% purity

.000010” - .005” normal range of thickness

Corrosion resistance in extreme environments, high frequency conductivity, low
emmisivity, high IR reflectivity

Wire bonding

Thin electroforms

High energy applications

Reactor vessels

99.7% purity

.000002” - .0003” normal range of thickness

Conductivity, high temperature corrosion resistance, long contact wear, inert in
most atmospheres

Heavy gold electroplate

Contacts

High end decorative items

Vermeil

High wear items