Abstract: There is disclosed a laminate panel and a process for production thereof. The laminate panel comprises a core layer disposed between and bonded to each of a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The core layer comprises a porous layer substantially encapsulated by a thermoplastic resin. An advantage of the present laminate material is that it can withstand paint/bake cycles while maintaining a desirable balance of physical properties (e.g., peel strength, stiffness, impact resistance and the like). Another distinct advantage of the present laminate panel is its formability. This allows for the use medium or deep draw forming techniques to facilitate production of parts having a variety of shapes and radii (e.g., 90° bends, draws, stretches, multi-shape configurations and the like) for vehicular applications.

Abstract: A decorative artifact made of a precious metal composition containing 3-9% by weight aluminum, 1-6% by weight titanium, and the balance being platinum, in which the hardness of the composition is at least 600 on the Vickers scale.