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"Real" silver turns green when it is not washed/cleaned.
Here is an expiriment you could do:
Take two spoons out of your kitchen. Put the spoons where you know you will not forget where it is. Leave them there and if the spoons have not turned even a little bit green in at least 10-30 days then it is not real silver. (DO NOT LET ANYONE TOUCH THE SPOONS UNTILL YOU FIGURE OUT THE ANSWER!)
The green that forms on metal is called verdigris. The metal on which it forms is copper (brass, other alloys). If the spoon turns green, it is definitely not silver. Silver tarnishes, that is, turns brown to black. If it doesn't change color at all, it could be made of one of a multitude of alloys. This was the advantage to "nickel silver" (which contains no silver at all) and "German silver," (no silver, either). They would not tarnish, but kept that nice shine. They were also cheaper to produce, since silver, a precious metal, was left out. Or the spoon could be stainless steel, which is most common in households today.
What else can I help you with?
Is a fork steel or silver?
It could be either...depends on the fork.
Is a fork from Stratford silver company real silver?
Yes
Is a community silver fork real silver?
No. Why? it,s just silver painted metal
What does ns mean when stamped on a silver dinner fork?
Nickel Silver
Why is it chemical change when a silver fork tarnishes slowly in air?
Tarnishing of a silver fork in air is a chemical change because it involves a reaction between the silver and sulfur-containing compounds in the air to form silver sulfide. This reaction alters the chemical composition of the silver on the surface of the fork, resulting in the formation of a dull, tarnished layer.
Information on Nevada Silver silverware?
Nevada d & a silver fork with initials IHW
What does IS stamped on Rogers silver fork mean?
The IS on Wm Rogers Silverware stands for International Silver.
What is the medical term meaning silver fork deformity?
The medical term for "silver fork deformity" is "colles fracture." It refers to a specific type of wrist fracture where the bone breaks near the wrist joint, resulting in a characteristic appearance resembling the shape of a silver fork.
Which metal acts as the cathode during silver plating?
Cathode, as the fork attracts silver cations (+ ions)
What does extra prima ns alp 32 gr stamped on a silver fork mean?
It is nickel silver... no actual silver content.
What is oneida par plate?
The Oneida is a company that creates Silver Holloware & Flatware. I actually have a fork from the onedia community, so I know they specialize in Silver Plates Flatware and Holloware. So I would think par plate would mean Silver Plate.
How much does a sterling silver fork weigh?
about 50 grams
