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No. By definition an alloy is a mixture, not a compound.
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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.
Chemical formula of sterling silver?
Sterling silver does not have a chemical formula because it is not a chemical compound. Sterling silver is an alloy containing 925 parts per thousand of silver and the remaining 75 parts per thousand is copper.
Is sterling silver hetero or homo?
Sterling silver is an homogeneous alloy.
What is solute in sterling silver?
Sterling silver is not a solution- it is a metal alloy. Not the same thing.
Is sterling silver a mixture?
A mixture of metals is normally called an alloy. Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, often copper.
Is silver alloy a compound or element?
it is for sure a compound silver alone is an element but put with alloy it's therefore a compound.
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and?
The most common metal mixed with silver to form sterling is copper.Silver Jimwww.SilverChatter.com
What is the oxidation number for silver in sterling silver?
Oxidation numbers of all metals in an alloy, which Sterling is, are zero.
Is sterling silver the best heat conductor out of copper sterling silver brass aluminum and silver?
No, sterling silver is an alloy containing copper to make the metal stronger. Thermal (and electrical) conductivity is highest to lowest as follows: Silver, sterling silver, copper, aluminum, then brass. The latter is an alloy of copper and zinc.
Is argentinian silver the same as sterling silver?
Argentium silver uses a different silver alloy that what is contained in sterling silver. Argentium is actually a bit more pure than sterling.
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 metals make sterling silver?
Sterling silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, most often copper.
