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Midwest Hearth Platinum Bright Embers, Real Platinum Catalyst, 5g, USA Made

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At a glance

Condition
New
Weight
5 g
Material
Ceramic Fiber
Flavor
unflavored
Item Form
Embers

Features 5

  • Dramatically Brighter Glow: Platinum Embers are catalytic embers coated in real platinum that combust unburned fuel from your burner, producing a vivid, flickering glow that closely mimics the look of a natural wood ember bed
  • Broadband Infrared Heat: In addition to their visual effect, these embers radiate broadband infrared heat, creating a warmer fire and reducing soot buildup on your gas logs over time
  • Use with Rock Wool or Glowing Embers: Designed to be placed on top of an existing mineral wool or rock wool ember bed; not intended for use alone. One 5-gram bag covers log sets up to 42 inches
  • Compatible with Natural Gas and Propane: Works with vented gas fireplaces and gas log sets using natural gas or propane. For vent-free appliances, consult your appliance manufacturer's instructions before use

Description

Midwest Hearth Platinum Bright Embers are catalytic embers coated in real platinum that react with unburned fuel from your burner to produce a vivid, glowing ember bed. Unlike standard rock wool embers, Platinum Embers fluoresce brightly and radiate broadband infrared heat — giving your fireplace the warm, realistic look of a natural wood fire. Made in the USA from high-grade ceramic fiber and coated with a precious platinum catalyst, these embers are a premium upgrade for any vented gas fireplace or gas log set. Each ember is made from high-grade ceramic fiber and coated with a small amount of precious platinum metal. This coating is what makes them glow far brighter than standard mineral wool embers. When placed near the burner flame, the platinum catalyst combusts unburned hydrocarbons escaping from the gas burner. This reaction causes each ember to glow and fluoresce with a bright, lifelike intensity. In addition to their visual impact, Platinum Embers radiate broadband infrared heat — warming your room more effectively while reducing soot buildup on your gas logs over time. Gently pull each ember square apart to expose the interior, then place sparingly on top of your existing rock wool or mineral wool ember bed. Spread evenly — do not clump. Instructions included. Platinum Embers are designed to be used on top of an existing rock wool or mineral wool base — never alone. The combination of a base layer of rock wool with Platinum Embers placed on top delivers the most realistic-looking ember bed available for a gas fireplace. One 5-gram bag is enough to dress up a log set up to 42 inches. Coverage: One 5-gram bag dresses log sets up to 42 inches when used with a mineral wool base layer Compatibility: Works with natural gas and propane fuel systems in vented gas fireplaces and gas log sets. Consult your appliance manufacturer for vent-free applications. Longevity: Embers last for years under normal use. Replace when refreshing your fireplace ember bed during routine cleaning. Installation: DIY-friendly. Use needle-nose pliers or hemostats to gently pull each ember square apart before placing on top of your rock wool base. Spread evenly — do not clump. Material: High-grade ceramic fiber coated with real platinum/palladium catalyst Origin: Developed, manufactured, and sold in the USA Midwest Hearth provides high quality components and accessories for fireplaces, stoves, gas logs, fire pits, BBQ grills and more. Maintain your wood stove with Midwest Hearth's gasket kits, catalytic combustors, temperature gauges, and chimney cleaning accessories. Update and refresh your fireplace with our replacement fireplace screen curtains, decorative media and logs, chimney brushes and more! Upgrade your grill with our high-quality temperature gauges. Get those coals lit with fire starter squares. Season with our BBQ Rubs! Enhance the outdoors with our fire pit decorative lava stones, ceramic logs, gas components, colorful pebbles, and more!

Specs 11

Brand Midwest Hearth
Material Ceramic Fiber
Flavor unflavored
Item Weight 5 g
Item Form Embers
Brand Name Midwest Hearth
Unit Count 1 Count
Number of Packs 1

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Top Amazon Reviews


They work stunningly well
Absolutely amazing. Those completely change the look and feel of my open fire natural gas fireplace. They glow incredibly realistically, making everything look dull and dim in comparison. Light ripples and they radiate so much, it's hard to stay in front of the fireplace. I grew up burning real wood for heat and I’m wary of gas fireplaces: I'm picky. This brings gas fireplaces way closer to joy of a wood fire, and adds tons of radiant heat, like a real bed of charcoal embers. I'm a huge fan. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2026 by Sfolivier

great for rebuilding zippo hand warmer catalyst
these embers make a great fit for liquid fueled hand warmers or catalytic hand warmers like zippos. makes them run a little hotter and seems to last longer. they are a bit expensive, but once you buy a pack of these embers you really don’t have to buy anymore since the catalysts last for about 100 uses. This could possibly last a lifetime if you use the right amount. I’ve rebuilt about five zippo catalysts and I’ve only gone through about an 1/8th of the bag. Just be careful to wear gloves and to not breathe in the dust it makes because I’m sure it could do some harm to your lungs. But overall these are a lot better than buying the expensive catalyst pads that aren’t great quality. I also bought another pack of these to use in my gas fireplace and they worked extremely well and were very easy to set up. overall great product and the price isn’t that bad in the long run. Hope this helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024 by Ryan D.

Adds strong visual quality to your gas fireplace
I believe the installer used something like this when my gas fire logs were first installed. Over time, the logs will get dusty and dingy, and they need some cleaning. So I had to replace my embers a few years ago, and I used normal Rock Wool alone. The Rock Worked well, but it didn't have the same bright glow as these embers. Another cycle later, and I really wanted to get that bright glow back. I picked up Rock Wool for most of the fireplace. But in key areas around my flames, I picked up these embers, and they did not disappoint. First of all, I was concerned about the price. But there's a lot more in the package than you might thing. Used in conjunction with Rock Wool, I only used about a third of the package to get what I needed (my logs are 24" wide for reference). The effect is impressive. The Rock Wool glows, but not as bright. So I will call that the cooler embers in the fireplace. The Platinum Embers grow really bright, as if they are very hot embers. The effect between the two is unparalleled. So if you want a good-looking fireplace, I would highly recommend picking up these Embers to supplement and enhance your Rock Wool. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023 by Dan Polaris

Brings New Life To Your Old Gas Fireplace Insert
When we moved into our home a few years ago, the gas fireplace insert worked but did not look like the pictures (as it were). Talked to a friend who took a look at our insert and told us we needed to get some "embers" to make it look better. He recommended this product from Midwest Hearth by name. It helps to "tease" them out a bit, as a slightly fluffed-up look make the product appear more... ember-y when installed. Lasts for ages, and easy to add more when it eventually burns up. Highly Recommended! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2025 by Elvis Impersonator

it works for hand warmers
i bought this cause after i picked up a few hand warmers one which only worked one time because the platinum pad was very thin and kind of fell apart. after i put some of this in the warmer it worked really well, so well i just put it in the other two the same way. i will say they do burn hotter.....hot enough where you cant really hold them unless they are in the bags. im sure i can tweak the amount to get it more close to the stock temp but i dont mind the extra heat. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024 by Perry

LEGIT EMBERS
WOW! I normally do not review anything but….this product is worth the time to review. Redid inside my gas fireplace and wanted new stuff to make look real. This is incredible. As long as pieces are IN the fire, they light up like crazy. Soo Cool. Not cheap an really do not get a lot in the bag. I bought one small bag to do what you see glowing in the picture. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025 by Jennifer Walker

Great for gas fueled warmers
If you are a fan of zippo style hand warmers, these are perfect replacements for the catalyst material that eventually wears out. This kit should last much longer and be cheaper in the long run as opposed to OEM catalyst replacements.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026 by david nespoli

Such a ripoff!!! Do not buy this!
Do not buy this it costs 30.00 and the bag that arrived is about the size of your palm. With like 10 very small pieces of embers in it. Most ridiculous thing I have ever seen! Will be returning ASAP!!!! What a ripoff!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by Valerie
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