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The most common metal mixed with silver to form sterling is copper.

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What is solute in sterling silver?

Sterling silver is not a solution- it is a metal alloy. Not the same thing.


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No. By definition an alloy is a mixture, not a compound.


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Is sterling silver hetero or homo?

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What is the oxidation number for silver in sterling silver?

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Is sterling silver the best heat conductor out of copper sterling silver brass aluminum and silver?

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The solute of sterling silver is silver, which makes up the majority of the alloy. Copper is often used as the solvent to create sterling silver, with silver typically accounting for around 92.5% of the alloy.


Is argentinian silver the same as sterling silver?

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Is Sterling Silver a metal or alloy?

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Why is sterling silver not on the periodic table?

Sterling silver is an alloy, not pure silver. Only pure elements are shown on the periodic table.


Is sterling silver alloy homogeneous?

Well you used the word "alloy" yourself, which implies it is mixed with other metals. Sterling is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper, sometimes with a little tin.