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because it is an harding agent
Vincent Hilpert
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∙ 14y agoGold is gold, it's not mixed with any other metal. Gold is from the gold ore.
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In jewelery gold is often mixed:
pure gold is 24 Karat gold and is 99.99% pure and very soft, too soft for fix jewelery
18 karat gold is 75 % gold and 25 % other metals is harder
14 Kt gold is 58.3% pure and the balance other metals such as silver copper is mostly used for (wedding) rings.
Anonymous
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∙ 14y agobecause gold itself is brittle or it would easily be broken down or melt with high temperature so it is mixed with other metals to make it more stable and hard. the best gold mixed for jewelry is 18k gold.
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∙ 12y agopaper airplanes, pieces of wire and other useless things...
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∙ 11y agobecause its to heavy
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Is silver a conductor or a insulator?
it is a conductor as all other metals and the gold is also good conductor as silver!!!
2 non-magnetic metals?
AluminiumGoldAre two
What element can be bent or stretched and is usually shiny?
All metals except Na,Hg and K since they are amorphous. Other metals are shiny because they reflect light which falls on them. Answer: If you are looking for a single answer and one that is relatively easy to bend and stretch in relation to other metals then you are looking for Atomic #79, Au, Gold.
How is gold silver copper and aluminum common?
They are metals
What is a pure metal mixed with other metals used to improve hardness and strength?
There are several depending on what properties are required and what base metal is used.
What does mix with gold?
Gold can be mixed with Mercury - formation of an amalgam; also gold can form alloys with many other metals.
Is R14k real gold?
Yes, but it is not pure gold, it has other metals mixed in with it.
Why is gold always mixed with other metal to make jewelry?
If gold wasn't mixed with other metals the jewelry would be too soft to wear.
Why is gold mixed with other metals for the olympic medals?
Pure gold is too soft, even to be used for medals.
What other metals might gold be mixed with it to make an Alloy?
Gold is alloyed with copper, silver, platinum, palladium, mercury.
What is copper and gold made of?
Well they are both elements thus do not carry any other metals like Iron does, but Gold is very soft when pure so it is usually mixed with other metals to strengthen.
What metals make up gold?
The metal that makes up pure gold is gold and nothing else. Gold is a metallic element found in its raw form. Sometimes other metals are mixed with gold like silver for jewelry.
What metals are mixed with gold to make it red?
copper
What is karat gold?
The general definition of karat gold is any solid alloy which is of gold mixed with other metals below a fineness of 24karats but more than 10karats.
Is a 24K?
24K is gold that is too pure and soft to use. It is mixed with other metals to give it strength and harder wearing.
What are some precious metals for jewelry other than gold?
There are multiple types of gold aside from the traditional yellow gold. White gold and rose gold are commonly used in jewelry making. Other precious metals commonly found in jewelry are silver and platinum. Silver is a soft metal and is typically mixed with other metals such as copper. Platinum is much more rare than gold or silver and tends to be far more expensive.
What metals are mixed with 24 carat gold to make 9 carat and 18 carat gold?
different materials are mixed with the gold 18 carat is 75 percent gold
