Monday, August 16, 2010

Properties of Element Metals

Here is a list of our favorite metals and some of their more important properties. This properties are important for any jewelry artists. If you understand your materials, you can use them to fulfill your final vision.

Silver
Symbol: Ag
Melting Point (F): 1761
Specific Gravity: 10.49
Wt. (troy ounce / cubic inch): 5.527

Copper
Symbol: Cu
Melting Point (F): 1981
Specific Gravity: 8.96
Wt. (troy ounce / cubic inch): 4.721

Nickel
Symbol: Ni
Melting Point (F): 2647
Specific Gravity: 8.90
Wt. (troy ounce / cubic inch): 4.689

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