[Max in Utah]

In theory there actually is a third use for gold, i.e. it would be the most perfect metal possible for waterfowl shot, half again denser than lead, soft, and totally inert; don't hold your breath waiting to read about anybody doing that with it.

Well, that would be about $5,000 per round or more!

I prefer depleted uranium; much cheaper. And it's well, sorta inert...

[wendy1946]

As I’ve read it there are two kinds of DU, one more inert than the other and naturally enough, the inert kind is more expensive and doesn’t get used enough...