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When buying a ring is sterling silver better than platinum silver?

Platinum is NOT silver. Platinum is much harder and many, many times more expensive.


What metal looks like silver but is harder than coin?

Tungsten is a metal that looks like silver but is much harder than typical coin metals. It has a steel-gray appearance, is extremely dense, and ranks very high on the Mohs hardness scale. It's often used in industrial tools and some jewelry for its toughness and scratch resistance.


Is platinum harder than bronze?

Platinum is slightly harder than bronze, and much more valuable.


Is silver more expensive than platinum?

no. Platinum is more highly valued than silver.


Is steel harder than platinum?

Yes, most steel is harder than pure platinum. Steel is an alloy of several different elements. If you were to add alloying elements to Platinum, it would become harder as well.


Which is heavier a cube of platinum or a cube of silver?

A cube of platinum of the same size as a cube of silver will weigh more.


What element is harder than gold but softer than copper?

Silver is harder than gold but softer than copper.


Can platinum scratch gold?

Platinum is slightly harder than iron and iron can easily scratch gold. Platinum is also the least reactive metal and may have been used by early man before copper.


Is silver more reactive than platinum?

No, platinum is less reactive than silver. Platinum is a noble metal and does not react easily with other elements, while silver is more reactive and can tarnish when exposed to air or certain chemicals.


What are the differences between cube of silver and platinum?

Silver is more widely available and less expensive than platinum. Platinum is denser, heavier, and more durable compared to silver. Platinum also has a higher melting point and is more resistant to corrosion and tarnishing than silver.


How do you tell the difference between silver and platinum?

Silver is generally lighter and softer than platinum. Silver also tarnishes over time, developing a black or gray patina, whereas platinum retains its white luster. Additionally, platinum is more resistant to corrosion and is more valuable than silver.


Is platinum harder than titanium?

Platinum is harder. Gold is a very soft and malleable metal and can be pounded into thin sheets quite easily.