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Can gold be pulled into wires?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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Absolutely, gold is extremely ductile and easily pulls into wires. These wires are used in both jewelry and microelectronics.

Wire gold also occurs naturally in some deposits and is very easy to pan when it is present.

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