Quite a lot of people think that the most expensive collections in the world are gold bars or some rich or rare antiques. But to the surprise of many, in the world there are things that are much more expensive than even gold. Compared to these substances, gold is not even close in price.
For a long time, mankind has been using various substances in various fields that were created by nature or science. Few people know about them, but they exist. Among these there are gems, and exclusive cosmetics, and much more.
In this article we will consider the most expensive substances in the world. It is worth noting that prices are per 1 gram.
10. Platinum, $ 60
Platinum considered one of the rarest substances. Its main part is located deep in the bowels of five countries of the world. Even earlier, platinum was known until the middle of the 16th century, but even then it was mined in various quantities.
For the first time, conquistadors were able to get acquainted with platinum. Also in many books the name and description of what this substance is was published.
Outwardly, it is very similar to silver. And in translation the word "platinum" means "small silver". This name was given to the substance due to the fact that it melted very tightly. For quite a long time, the substance did not find a place for itself, no one could understand where it can be used. At present, it is considered very valuable and therefore expensive.
9. Plutonium, $ 4,000
Plutonium It is considered one of the heaviest and most fragile radioactive metals. Outwardly, it has a silver-white tint. Currently, it is very actively used in the production of weapons, as well as fuel for nuclear reactors.
Once, an Italian physicist named Enrico, along with other university staff, discovered a strange element. It was then that plutonium was discovered. After he became known throughout the world.
Nowadays, he is more than 80 years old. In nature, it is almost gone, and if you can find it, then in very small quantities. The price of a tiny piece of substance costs quite a lot.
8. Taffeit, $ 20,000
Taffeite exists in different colors. But most often it is gray mixed with a violet tint or a pure lilac color. It is also worth noting that there were also colorless variants of such a substance.
But, unfortunately, it is found very rarely. Even less often than diamonds. To find it, you need to do the impossible. For this reason, almost no one knows about him.
Once in 1945, the stone was discovered by accident and was immediately sent to the laboratory for research. It was later identified as the most precious gem in the world.
7. Tritium, $ 30,000
Tritium - This is one of the known isotopes of hydrogen. In nature, it can only be found in the upper atmosphere. In this case, it is formed only upon the collision of particles of cosmic radiation with atomic nuclei.
But meeting him is unlikely. Most often, this substance is used to highlight labels such as "Input" and "Output". It is also used when working with devices military and civilian forces.
Since the substance is quite rare, its price is quite high. 1 gram of such a substance costs 30 thousand dollars.
6. Diamond, $ 60,000
Diamond - the most famous stone in the world. Very often it is added in the manufacture of wedding rings, which is why they are sometimes so expensive and not everyone can afford it.
A diamond can be found in the lithosphere or in meteorites, which sometimes fall on our Earth. Such cases are not frequent, but they do occur. But at present, a diamond can be found quite rarely. But even despite its rarity, people appreciate it as the most expensive and very beautiful mineral.
5. Americii, $ 140,000
Americium - the element that was obtained artificially in 1944. This happened in one of the laboratories in the Chicago area. For a long time, its existence was completely classified for all, only very few knew about it.
Now this substance is used for testing nuclear weapons. Such tests were first carried out in 1945 and later.
Interesting fact: After the Chernobyl accident at the nuclear power plant, various substances, including americium, were found among the debris that was sent for analysis.
Outwardly americium is silver-white. He is very malleable and malleable. Currently, it is also one of the most expensive substances in the world.
4. Paint, $ 300,000
Painite - This is one of the rarest substances. It is known that he was even listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Interesting fact: Until 2005, no more than 25 such stones were found in the world.
Currently, all the stones found are stored in museums or in private collections. Several stones are now stored at the California Institute of Technology.
It is worth noting that just a few pieces of this substance were found recently, but they were already not clean. Scientists have hopes that soon there will be large deposits of this substance.
3. Lunar soil, $ 500,000
Lunar soil, according to many reports, was delivered to Earth directly from the moon. About 382 kg of this substance was transferred to our planet. Most were made of large stones.
Lunar soil has been studied by many scientists for a very long time. Doctors from around the world participated. Quite large and complex studies were carried out. Another name for the lunar soil regolith.
The composition of regolith includes substances such as ilmenite, anorthite, and others. But all the elements that were found during the work are on our Earth. It was previously known that a rather large amount of lunar soil was sold at one of the auctions. The price is quite high, because the material was brought directly from the moon.
2. California $ 2522 million
In second place on our list is a substance called Californium. This is a derivative material, in a year it can be up to 40 kg. Each year, 8 grams of this substance is consumed.
California was once discovered by a scientist named Glen. He studied the fissionable elements that were in a nuclear reactor. Since the reactor he was studying was in California, the substance was named that way.
Its main property is energy. Such a substance contains a huge charge of energy. California production occurs only in special reactors. Such are found only in Russia and the USA.
Currently, it is a very valuable metal on our planet. Its price is quite high.
1. Antimatter, $ 65 trillion
Antimatter - This is the most expensive and simply incredible substance in the world. It has a reverse charge. But it is worth paying attention that matter and antimatter are completely different particles, but during their interaction a huge amount of energy occurs.
Interesting fact: 1 gram of substance can calmly create such a huge explosion that can destroy almost the entire city.
Scientists have long concluded that antimatter can be used for space fuel. This substance is created in a natural way. This happens when atmospheric rays enter our earthly atmosphere. Therefore, the price for such a substance is very high, but it fully justifies it.