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Sterling silver is an alloy combining 925 parts pure silver and 75 parts of another metal such as copper What percent of sterling silver is not puer silver?
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What are the Components of sterling silver?
92.5 percent silver with copper or another metal
How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?
It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.
Is sterling silver a compound or a mixture?
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver and another metal (usually copper). The alloy is a mixture of the 2 metals, not a compound. To be called sterling silver it needs to have at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be useful (such as in silverware or jewelry). The alloy has the advantage of being stronger than pure silver. See related Wikipedia article.
What does 925 A stamped inside a ring mean?
Sterling silver is most often used for jewelry because of its combination of attractiveness and durability. Acceptable quality marks for sterling silver include: sterling, ster and .925.
What is 20 percent of 120 pounds sterling?
24 pounds sterling
What is 20 percent of 47 pounds sterling?
47 pounds sterling x 0.20 = 9.4 pounds sterling
What are the Components of sterling silver?
92.5 percent silver with copper or another metal
Does the pound sterling equal a pound of sterling silver?
Absolutely not ! The pound sterling is the currency of the United Kingdom, whereas sterling silver is the percentage of silver put into an item when it is made, like a coin or jewellery for example. Sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent other metal such as copper.
What is 20 percent of 720 sterling?
2.77778
What is 20 percent of 520 pounds sterling?
"percent" means "out of 100" → 20% of £520 = 20/100 × £520 = £104
Can sterling silver jewelry be stamped 923?
923 is not a stamp for sterling silver. Sterling silver is defined as being 92.5 percent pure silver as a minimum and is therefore usually stamped 925. 923 could be another mark than a purity stamp though.
What is 20 percent of 12 pounds sterling?
20 percent of 12 pounds
What is 20 percent of 88 pounds sterling?
17.6 pounds
What is 15 percent of 125 sterling pounds?
22.8 sp
What is the percent of silver in sterling silver?
It is 92.5% - that's where the number 925 comes from often stamped on Sterling Silver. In fact it cannot be legally called Sterling Silver unless it is at least 92.5% pure silver.
How much silver is in sterling silver?
Silver is considered sterling silver if 92.5 percent of the alloy is made of silver. There also can be no more than 7.5 percent of other metals mixed in.
