Amethyst Jewelry

Silver Guide

The physical properties of Silver

• Name of Element : Silver
• Symbol of Element : Ag
• Atomic Number of Silver : 47
• tomic Mass: 107.8682 amu
• Melting Point: 961.93 °C - 1235.08 °K
• Boiling Point: 2212.0 °C - 2485.15 °K
• Number of Protons/Electrons in Silver : 47
• Number of Neutrons in Silver : 61
• Crystal Structure: Cubic
• Density @ 293 K: 10.5 g/cm3
• Color of Silver : lustrous white – silver

Definition of Silver:
Silver is a lustrous white, ductile, malleable metallic element. The name Silver is derived from the Old English Anglo-Saxon word 'seolfor'. The Symbol “Ag” origin is from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. Argentina was named for this precious metal.

• It has the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of the metal

• Highly valued for jewelry tableware, and other ornamental use

• Used widely in coinage, photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and printed circuits.

Facts about Silver:

• Silver is classified as the “Transition Metal” located in Groups 3-12 and it is ductile, malleable and able to conduct electricity and heat.

• It was discovered in Ancient India and is use by the South Americans, Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese.

• The principal sources of Silver found in the native form are copper, copper-nickel, gold, lead and lead-zinc ores.

• The main sources of Silver are Canada, Mexico, Peru, Australia and the USA.