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well, depending on what you are going to use it for. silver has antibiotic properties which means it will kill germs however it is hard to come by so if your aplication demands a lot of metal and not sanitation you should go for nickel.
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What do's epns stand for?
The acronym EPNS stands for electroplated nickel silver. This is commonly seen on silver flatware and serving pieces. It is the most common of all the stamps seen on these items.
What does ESPN inscribed on cutlery and other objects stand for?
ElectroPlated Nickel Silver
Is ep brass real silver?
E.P. brass is not real silver. It means that it's electroplated brass, nickel, copper or zinc. E.P. brass is usually stamped on the bottom of the object.
What is a bugle silver hallmark?
Electroplated
What does epsn mean on your silver spoons?
electroplated nickle silver
Which metals are used to make cutlery?
Steel, Stainless steel, Electroplated nickel silver, Melchior, Stellite, Talonite-Cobalt based alloys, Titanium based alloys etc.
Is electroplated nickel silver magnetic?
Pure nickel is magnetic at/or near room temperature but above and ceasses to have this property above 355°C. Nickel base superalloys are used in ultra critical components of aero engines where magnetism will be detrimental,so be rest assured nickel base superalloys are not magnetic.
What does a Germany stamp on a silver chain mean?
German silver: This silver-colored metal actually contains no silver at all. It is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. It will not polish to the high shine possible with silver alloys. Marks include German Silver and E.P.N.S (electroplated nickel silver).
Is electroplated silver worth anything?
i have spoon silver with ep on it and some other markings
Can copper electroplated with silver?
Yes, it is possible and the process is used.
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.
How silver plate is put on teaspoons?
It is electroplated onto nickel-silver blanks.In a solution of silver nitrate an electric charge is passed from a silver cathode to the anode to which the spoon blank is attached. This transfers silver from the silver cathode through the solution to the spoon.
