0
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago- platinum
- silver
- palladium
- rhodium
- iridium
- etc.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why are metals added to gold?
Gold is very soft metal and by adding other metals it can be used to make jewelry and other things.
Why do people mix pure metals such as gold with other metals?
to cause stronger metals
What other metals have the same properties as gold?
Really none. That is why gold is so valuable. While other metals have similar properties to gold, none of them have the exact same. The closest metals to gold in terms of its properties are silver, platinum and palladium.
Why do add other metals to gold?
Gold is a relatively soft metal and wears away easily. Adding other metals to gold can give it more strength and durability.
What happens to gold when you put it in bleach?
Nothing. Gold is inert with bleach. Bleach can effect the other metals in the alloy as most gold items are not pure gold. If the piece contains silver or copper, the bleach can affect those metals.Most items we call gold are not pure gold but are mostly gold alloyed with other metals. 14k gold for example is 14 parts pure gold and 10 parts other metals ( such as silver and copper) However the gold itself is not harmed in anyway
What does the number 58 mean on jewelry?
Stamped 55 on gold ring
Does gold contains other metals?
pure gold is 24 Karat gold and is 99.99% pure a ring made of 18 karat gold is 75 % gold and 25 % other metals a 14 Kt gold is 58.3% pure and the balance other metals such as silver copper
Why are metals added to gold?
Gold is very soft metal and by adding other metals it can be used to make jewelry and other things.
Why do people mix pure metals such as gold with other metals?
to cause stronger metals
What other metals have the same properties as gold?
Really none. That is why gold is so valuable. While other metals have similar properties to gold, none of them have the exact same. The closest metals to gold in terms of its properties are silver, platinum and palladium.
Why do add other metals to gold?
Gold is a relatively soft metal and wears away easily. Adding other metals to gold can give it more strength and durability.
Can you mix other metal in gold for homogeneous?
Silver, Copper, ?? 18 karat gold is 75 % gold and 25 % other metals 14 Kt gold is 58.3% pure and the balance other metals such as silver copper
Why can't you produce gold from other metals?
Because gold is an element.
How is gold hardened?
Gold is hardened by other metals to make it useable
Is gold a natural source of metal?
Gold is a natural source of gold. Gold is a metal. Gold is an element; there are no other metals that are part of gold itself. Ore that contains gold, however, might also contain varying amounts of other metals.
What does mix with gold?
Gold can be mixed with Mercury - formation of an amalgam; also gold can form alloys with many other metals.
Can you store gold jewelry next to other metals?
sure gold is inert
