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What are the favourable qualities given to gold when it is alloyed with copper or silver for the purpose of making ornaments?

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asked Nov 6, 2017 in Chemistry by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 373 ● 801

What are the favourable qualities given to gold when it is alloyed with copper or silver for the purpose of making ornaments?

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answered Nov 6, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 60 ● 409 ● 933
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Pure gold is very soft as compared to gold alloyed with silver or copper. Thus for providing strength to gold, it is alloyed

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