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Silver (chemical symbol Ag) is a precious metal. It's also an element, which means it contains only one type of metal .
"Nickel silver", also known as German silver, is an alloy. That is, it's a mixture of more than one elemental metal. However, there's no silver metal in nickel silver; typical formulas are:
- 46% to 63% copper
- 18% to 36% zinc
- 6% to 30% nickel
- optionally, small amounts of tin, manganese, and/or lead
The resulting alloy is extremely durable and has a color that closely resembles actual silver. For those reasons it's been used as a less-expensive alternative to silver for dinnerware, Plumbing fixtures, ornamentation, and other purposes. It was very popular during the 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries. Since then its use has declined in favor of aluminum and stainless steel, both of which can now be made at lower costs.
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What is the difference in mass between a nickel that weighs 4.7 and a nickel that weighs 4.868?
.132
What is the difference between stannous sulfate and Nickel sulfate?
Stannous sulphate: SnSO4 Nickel sulphate: NiSO4.6H2O
What is nickel silver cutlery worth?
Silver plated nickel will have no resale value.
Is nickel heavier than silver?
Silver is hard to work with so probably silver
Nickel silver chemistry symbol?
The chemical symbol of nickel is Ni.The chemical symbol of silver is Ag.
How do you tell the difference between nickel and silver?
Nickel is a silver-colored metal that tends to have a more yellowish tint compared to silver. Additionally, nickel is not as shiny as silver and is heavier than silver. You can also check for markings on the metal to confirm the material.
How do you tell the difference between sterling and nickel silver?
silver is usually stamped 925
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.
What is the voltage of a galvanic cell made with silver an nickel?
The voltage of a galvanic cell is the difference between the half cell potentials for the two reactions. For silver and nickel, this is about 1 volt.
What is the difference between nickel and brass?
German nickel or nickel silver is an alloy that contains nickel, zinc and copper. That makes it a type of brass which is an alloy of copper and zinc. Pure nickel is an element, not an alloy.
How can you tell the difference between silver plated flutes and nickel plated flutes?
By the color, obviously. NIckel plated flutes are slightly golden and well, silver plated, they have silver color.
How do you tell the difference between brass and nickel?
Nickel is magnetic.
What is the difference between satin nickel and polish?
The difference between satin and brushed nickel is that brushed nickel has a soft, matte finish. Satin nickel has a shinier gloss. Caring for satin nickel is more of a delicate process.
Does silver contain nickel?
No, nickel is an element. Silver is another element. Neither are alloys, silver only contains silver, nickel only contains nickel. "German silver", which is not actually silver, does contain nickel. It's a silver-colored alloy of nickel, copper and zinc.
Whats the difference between nickel and brushshiny nickel covers properties?
Please clarify.
What is the difference between polished and part polished granite?
what is the difference between brushed nickel and granite
What is the difference between brushed nickel and polished nickel?
Brushed nickel has a brushed dull finish. Polished nickel has a smooth shiny surface.
