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Why do silver ornaments lose their shine when kept for some time?
This is caused by a form of oxidation referred to as tarnish. You can purchase tarnish remover and polish to restore the shine of the silver.
Do copper coins or silver coins last longer?
Both last a long time, but they get worn down and change color, and lose their shine.
Why does gold not lose its shine but other metals do?
It does not rust or tarnish because gold will not chemically combine with any substances in the air
What metal never rusts or lose its shine or tarnish?
which material does not loses its shine. Is gold
What makes a star lose its shine?
runs out of fuel to fuse
Does a coin lose value if you shine it up?
no, i don't believe so
Why do vessels made of metals lose shine after few days?
Most metals lose their shine as they react with gases in the atmosphere or in a liquid.. The surface layer may react to fom an oxide, hydrated oxides, sulfide, sulfates, carbonates. Generally ths process makes the surface dull and it may get pitted. The process is called corrosion when it is iron rusting and tarnishing when it is silver forming black silver sulfide or copper forming a mixture of greenish products, "patina" whose composition depends on the location.Some metals do not lose their shine. Common examples are gold and platinum which are used as jewellery. Aluminium still looks shiny but there is thin layer of aluminium oxide which prevents the reactive aluminium metal from corroding.
Why vessels made of metals lose their shine after few days?
Oxidation of the metal
What is a slogan for silver.?
You don't win silver; you lose gold.
How did long john silver lose his leg?
it was amputated
In the game luigis mansion how do you make ghosts lose lifes?
when you see their heart, shine the flash light on them, then use the vacuum
Does gold tarnish?
No, gold does not tarnish. It is because acids and other gases have no effect on it. It does not lose its shine. It is a least reactive metal.
