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Metals often wear each other away as a result of friction between adjoining surfaces.
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What cause mechanical weathering is the wearing away of rock by rock particles?
When two rocks rub up against each other, pieces of the rock wear away. This is called abrasion.
Does sterling wear away?
No, it does not wear away. But, it can get scratches. So, store it away from other jewelry and just keep cleaning it with jewelry cleaner, and will stay good as new!!
What silvery metallic metal can be used to coat other metals?
It is simply because each metal has its own characteristic properties besides the typical properties of metals. Hence they find use in various fields corresponding to their characteristic features.
What are Advantages of using cryogenics?
Cryogenic Processing of metals (i.e. metals frozen to low temperatures) show more resistance to wear
Why metals becomes wear resistant on freezing?
Metals are all ready water resistant frozen or not. Water can not go through metal.
What makes acids wear away metals?
Acids can react with metals.
Can acids wear away metals?
yes
What also mean that they wear away many metals?
Substances which are corrosive.
Why acid considered corrosives?
Because they can wear away metals and that produces hydrogen gas
Why are acids consider corrosive?
Because they can wear away metals and that produces hydrogen gas
What cause mechanical weathering is the wearing away of rock by rock particles?
When two rocks rub up against each other, pieces of the rock wear away. This is called abrasion.
Does sterling wear away?
No, it does not wear away. But, it can get scratches. So, store it away from other jewelry and just keep cleaning it with jewelry cleaner, and will stay good as new!!
What is the river term for erosion?
Erosion:Wearing things down Hydraulic action:The force of water causes cracks on the bank Attrition:When rocks hit each other and wear down Abrasion:Rock wear away at the bank
What did woodland Indians wear?
each other's cocks
Can gold copper and silver be pulled into wires?
Yes, and so can all other metals (however very hard metals like tungsten wear out the dies very rapidly).
What silvery metallic metal can be used to coat other metals?
It is simply because each metal has its own characteristic properties besides the typical properties of metals. Hence they find use in various fields corresponding to their characteristic features.
Will wearing a platinum engagement ring and a white 18k white gold wedding band cause problems as in will the metals eat each other over time?
A platinum ring will wear away the plating of a white gold ring if worn on the same finger because platinum is a stronger and more durable metal than white gold.
