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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.

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Sterling silver is not a solution- it is a metal alloy. Not the same thing.

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Sterling silver is an alloy of silver with copper; copper can be replaced also by other metals.

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What is the solution of copper and silver?

sterling silver


What is solute in sterling silver?

Sterling silver is not a solution- it is a metal alloy. Not the same thing.


Is silver sterling a solution?

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Can you wash sterling silver?

You can wash Sterling Silver with any kind of soap. Money in Britain is made of Sterling Silver, and you can wash money, so yes, it is washable. It is also fine in pools.


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 do you find out what kind of metal jewelry is if it has a fake 925 stamp on it?

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What kind of clock was invented AFTER the sundial?

the sterling silver clock was invented after the sundial


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.