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How do you tell the difference between nickel and silver?
There are several ways to tell the difference between nickel and silver. Silver is much softer than nickel. However, nickel will shine with a cloth while silver needs special cleaners. Finally, silver is more reflective than nickel.
Is nickel silver same value as sterling silver?
No, nickel silver and sterling silver are not the same value. Sterling silver is a precious metal composed of 92.5% silver, while nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that does not contain any silver. Sterling silver is typically more valuable than nickel silver.
Is nickel heavier than silver?
Silver is hard to work with so probably silver
What is used in magnets more often Nickel or Silver?
Well, darling, nickel is the popular kid on the block when it comes to magnets. Silver may be shiny and all, but nickel is the real MVP when it comes to magnetic properties. So, if you want to stick with the cool crowd, go with nickel for your magnets.
Does silver cost more than gold?
No, gold is more expensive than silver as it is more rare
Why does gold cost more than silver?
Yes, it is more rare and desirable than silver, so more expensive
Is it true that so much silver has been consumed that there is more gold than silver?
Absolutely not! Silver is MUCH more plentiful than gold. If There were more gold than silver, silver would COST more than GOLD!
Which is heavier - nickel or silver?
Silver is heavier than nickel. The atomic mass of silver is about 107.87 g/mol, while the atomic mass of nickel is about 58.69 g/mol.
What is difference between nickel silver and sterling silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, and it was used to make 'silver' coins that were previously made in silver or 50% silver. British coins were silver up to 1921 and 50% silver until 1946, and then they were made of nickel silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.
How does the price of German silver compare with sterling silver?
German silver would be much cheaper because it is a nickel alloy that doesn't actually contain silver. Sterling silver, on the other hand, is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (usually). Silver is much more valuable than nickel.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
Nickel silver is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc, while sterling silver is an alloy of silver and copper. You can tell the difference between the two by looking for a marking such as "925," which indicates sterling silver's higher silver content compared to nickel silver. Sterling silver will also have a brighter appearance and may tarnish less than nickel silver.
Is nickel silver worth anything?
Nickel silver is a copper alloy...60% copper, 20% nickel, and 20% zinc. The name comes from its color and appearance. So....it is worth more as scrap metal than as a "precious metal". Sorry!
