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Numismatics have a penny seems silver slightly larger then a copper penny what is it?
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What are the Dimensions of a silver dollar?
U.S. silver dollars issued from 1836 to 1935 have the following approximate dimensions: Diameter - 38.1 mm; early dates were slightly larger Weight - 26.7 gm Composition - 90% silver, 10% copper There were slight variations over that century but the above values are the most common dimensions.
What are the dimensions of a US silver dime?
Diameter: 17.9 mm Thickness: 1 mm Weight: 2.5 gm Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Modern (1965 and later) dimes are the same thickness and diameter but weigh 2.27 gm because their copper-nickel alloy is slightly less dense than silver.
What is the ratio of silver to copper price?
The prices of silver and copper are always fluctuating. The price of silver is currently 0.67 USD / g. The price of copper is currently 0.0067 USD / g. The ratio of the price of silver to copper is 100:1.
What is silver content of a 1964 quarter?
It is 90% silver. The rest is copper.
What percentage silver in 1963 quarter?
It is 90% silver and 10% copper.
Why copper is used for counducting wires?
Out of all the common metals copper is the best electrical conductor. Only silver is slightly better.
Why is copper used in electircal wires?
Of all the metals copper is the best conductor of electricity apart from silver which is slightly better but a lot more expensive.
Which metal is most similar to copper and why?
Copper is a metallic element. There is no equivalent. Silver has similar (but slightly higher) conductivity. There ar evarious alloys of copper that are similar but not the same.
Why copper wires are used in householding wires?
It's because copper is the best conductor of electricity, other than silver which is slightly better but too expensive.
What are the Dimensions of a silver dollar?
U.S. silver dollars issued from 1836 to 1935 have the following approximate dimensions: Diameter - 38.1 mm; early dates were slightly larger Weight - 26.7 gm Composition - 90% silver, 10% copper There were slight variations over that century but the above values are the most common dimensions.
Is nickel silver 925 silver?
Not even close, Nickel "silver" has no silver and is a copper alloy. It simply looks slightly like silver. Items might be silver plated though. Nickel silver, also called German silver, is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver. The nickel gives it a shiny, silver appearance.
Why is copper used electrical wiring in our houses?
It is because of all the available metals copper is the best conductor for electric current. Silver is slightly better but too expensive to use.
What is Silver Nitrate plus copper?
As copper is more reactive than silver copper will displace silver and will become copper nitrate and silver is left by its own from the reaction
What temp will an old silver quarter dollar melt?
Coin silver (90% silver & 10% copper) tends to melt at a slightly lower temperature than pure silver, about 1615 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to 1761 for pure silver.
Is an 1877 US dollar silver?
The only silver-dollar sized coins struck in 1877 were Trade Dollars. These coins were made of the same 90% silver alloy as standard silver dollars, but were slightly larger and heavier. They were stuck specifically for use in international trade. A few thousand gold $1coins were also struck in 1877. Their alloy was 90% gold but it included a very small amount of silver and copper for hardness.
What has the author George F Seavey written?
George F. Seavey has written: 'Catalogue of United States gold, silver and copper coins, Washington, colonial and pattern pieces, the property of George F.Seavey' -- subject(s): Catalogues, Numismatics
NAME OF A metal that replaces silver from silver nitrate solution?
copper will replace silver in silver nitratesolution will precipitate silver and oxidize copper turning to copper nitrate
