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what chemical reacts with silver?

10/21/2008 7:53 AM

I want to know what chemical reacts with silver.

i have a chunk of metal and i think its silver or sterling silver.

could anyone tell me how i can find out what material it is. instead of just someone saying what it is?
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Re: what chemical reacts with silver?

10/21/2008 8:33 AM

Would a high-street jeweller's shop be able to help (for a small fee)?

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Re: what chemical reacts with silver?

10/21/2008 8:59 AM

i went into a jeweller's shop, all they did was cut into it with a knife.

id like something more accurate then just some jim saying what it is.
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Re: what chemical reacts with silver?

10/21/2008 1:25 PM

You could use a handheld XRF scanner to test for metals. However, Sterling silver is just a hardened alloyed silver, so you will need to know the alloy components other than silver and ratios.
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10/23/2008 12:48 PM

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11/18/2008 8:00 AM

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