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It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.
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How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
What are the Components of sterling silver?
92.5 percent silver with copper or another metal
Sterling silver is an alloy combining 925 parts pure silver and 75 parts of another metal such as copper What percent of sterling silver is not puer silver?
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Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
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
How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
Does the pound sterling equal a pound of sterling silver?
Absolutely not ! The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom, whereas sterling silver is the percentage of silver put into an item when it is made, like a coin or jewellery for example. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metal such as copper.
What are the Components of sterling silver?
92.5 percent silver with copper or another metal
What is the percent of silver in the sterling silver if a sterling silver contains 18.5 g of silver and 1.5 g of copper?
It's 92.5% silver. There's a lot of helpful information on silver at link below.
Sterling silver is an alloy combining 925 parts pure silver and 75 parts of another metal such as copper What percent of sterling silver is not puer silver?
i donot know monkey.....
What is 925 silver?
KL 925 silver is type of sterling silver that is used in making silver jewelry.
What does stamp 25 on a ring mean?
if it is a white metal it is probably sterling silver. the stamp for sterling silver is 925. the 9 might've worn away. 925 means its 92,5 percent silver and the other 7,5 percent is copper.
Can sterling silver jewelry be stamped 923?
923 is not a stamp for sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as being 92.5 percent pure silver as a minimum and is therefore usually stamped 925. 923 could be another mark than a purity stamp though.
What does Mexico 950 mean?
It is most likely a hallmark indicating the jewelry it is sterling silver from Mexico. More on "950" silver: Silver of 95 percent purity is relatively rare because it is a nonstandard alloy. Technically it is not fine silver because it falls considerably below 99.9 percent fineness. This means it is sterling silver, but more pure than most sterling silver. 950 silver will be softer than most sterling silver and will tarnish more easily. This means it is unlikely to be used in most industrial applications. Most 950 silver is used for jewelry.
Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
Is sterling silver durable?
Pure silver, also called fine silver, is relatively soft, very workable, and easily damaged so it's commonly combined with other metals to produce more durable jewelry. The most popular of these alloys is sterling silver, which consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper.
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
