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Gold and silver are often found together in nature, in a sort of natural alloy called Electrum. This was used for cap stones ( unfortunately many lost) on Pyramids and other monuments of the Ancient Egyptians.
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What are two elements in sterling silver alloys?
92.5% of silver more than 7.5 % of copper and another metal
What kind of solution is sterling silver?
Sterling silver is not a solution, it is an alloyof silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
What does 925 K on jewelry mean?
Sterling silver. It is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by mass of silver and 7.5% by mass of other metals, usually copper. Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.
What do the numbers on the bottom of a silver candelabra stand for?
Silver has other metels in it Sterling silver is represented by the numbers 925. That indicates. 92.5% sterling silver with the remaining 7.5% other metals
Is fused alloy silver the same as sterling?
92.5% silver mixed with 7.5% copper is sterling silver. In jewelry it is usually marked 925. Any other mark such as 555 or the very misleading .925, instead of 925, is not sterling. The remainder of metal in the mix, in sterling, is primarily copper. Silver mixed with copper is an alloy. Silver mixed with gold is also an alloy, called Electrum and occurs naturally. Any solid combinations of metals, two or more, is an alloy. Ti and copper is an alloy called bronze. Most alloys are not two pure metals, there are usually, almost always, other trace elements in the mix.
Why is sterling silver not on the periodic table?
Sterling silver is an alloy, not pure silver. Only pure elements are shown on the periodic table.
What does it mean when it says its accent with sterling silver?
It just means that parts of the watch case or dial has elements that include sterling silver, whether solid or plated.
Is it silverplated or sterling silver?
Sterling silver is different than silver plated because it is solid silver, meaning that the silver is in every part of the object, although it can have different elements mixed in. Silver plated is just a coat of silver on the outside of varying thicknesses.
What elements from the periodic table make sterling silver?
silver, copper. copper can be replaced by germanium, zinc, platinum
What are the elements in silver jewelry?
it depends... generally, the most common and precious is Sterling Silver 925 which has 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals...
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
What is worth more sterling silver or silver?
"Sterling silver" refers to the purity of a particular silver object - specifically, sterling silver is 92.5% silver.
What is difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
What is the difference between oxidized silver and sterling silver?
Oxidized silver is not necessarily sterling silver but sterling silver can be oxidized. Oxidation is a finish on silver, otherwise known as tarnish. Sterling silver can tarnish and silver plate can tarnish, too.
Is silver plating over sterling silver jewelry real sterling silver?
Hi,silver plating over sterling silver is not real sterling silver.Sterling silver is a unique blend of silver and usually copper. It contains 92.5% silver, that is why the number on sterling silver jewelleries and other stuff is 925.
How much silver in 5000 grams of sterling silver?
Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver, so there are 4,625 grams of silver in 5,000 grams of sterling silver.
When and where did sterling silver begin?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver. It is unclear exactly when it was first used. It may have been the sterling silver penny.
