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Is Sterling silver an alloy?
laserart
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What is the composition if it is?
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May 31, 2010 3:28AM
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.
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May 31, 2010 4:11AM
Wiki, of course, but I never think of that.
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