Which metal added to gold to harden it
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Answer:
Copper
Explanation:
we can add copper , silver , zinc to gold to make it harden.
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Copper acts as a gold alloy to harden the gold
Explanation:
Gold is a malleable and extremely ductile thus copper is added to gold.Combination of these two elements make it harden.
Beside copper,silver, zinc is also added and used as a gold paler.
Addition of these metals increases the strength, hardness and elasticity of the gold.Thus alloy is used.
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