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"nickel silver" and "German silver" actually contains no silver, so it is incredibly cheap. It is generally an alloy of nickel, copper and zinc, though the exact formula varies.

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Does German silver contain nickel?

Yes. German silver is primarily copper, though. The alloy is approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc.


What is the percentage of silver in German silver?

Zero percent. The name is a misnomer; German silver, or nickel silver, is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver.


Is German silver magnetic?

Nickel is a ferromagnetic material and magnetic. So, German silver (called also: nickel silver, argentan) is magnetic.


How do you tell German silver from monel?

German silver is an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel, while Monel is a nickel-copper alloy. Monel typically has a higher nickel content compared to German silver, giving it a more silver-like appearance. Additionally, Monel is more resistant to corrosion and tarnish compared to German silver.


How does the price of German silver compare with sterling silver?

German silver would be much cheaper because it is a nickel alloy that doesn't actually contain silver. Sterling silver, on the other hand, is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper (usually). Silver is much more valuable than nickel.


What is the percentage of silver in the German silver?

German silver contains no silver content. It is another name for nickel silver which is copper alloyed with zinc and/or nickel. The name is confusing because it refers to the color of the metal rather than the actual composition.


What is German silver an example of?

Nickel silver, German silver, Argentan, new silver, nickel brass, albata, alpacca of steel sheet metal; for example, the famous Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost of 1907.


Does German silver contain silver?

No. German silver is an alloy of approximately 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc; it doesn't contain any silver. The nickel gives it a shiny, silver appearance.


What is German silver?

It is mixture of copper, nickel and zinc


How much Silver is in a 1964 Nickel Coin?

There is no silver in a 1964 nickel.


German silver is an alloy comprising?

Copper,Zinc and nickel


What elements are used to make German silver?

German silver is also called Nickel silver (among other names). 60% copper, 20% nickel and 20% zinc is the usual composition. It contains no actual silver (unless it's silver plated).