In 1985, to commemorate the centenary of the founding of Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K., a reference book entitled “Science of Precious Metals” was published in Japan (see Platinum Metals Rev., 1986, 30, (2), 62).

Now the English language version, “Precious Metals Science and Technology”, containing several additional chapters has been published by the International Precious Metals Institute. Edited by L. S. Benner, T. Suzuki, K. Meguro and S. Tanaka and consisting of some 800 pages including 500 figures and tables, this translation will be a valuable addition to the literature.

Further details, including price and availability, may be obtained from: International Precious Metals Institute, 4905 Tilghman Street, Suite 160, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104, U.S.A.