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Silver and other metals

If a piece of jewelry or whatever isn't completely made of silver, then what other metals or elements are in the object?

Brittany S.
student - Alachua, FL, USA
2003

Most solid silver items are made from sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. The copper is added for strength.

Chris Owen
Consultant - Houston, Texas
2003

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