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'''Silver''' is a white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as [[argentite]]. |
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It was, and still is, highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use . During [[period]] is was, along with [[Gold]] an important part of trade. |
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A white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as [[argentite]]. |
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It was used widely in [[ coin|coinage]]. |
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It was, and still is, highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use. |
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Ii was used widely in [[coinage]]. |
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* [http://www-geology.ucdavis.edu/~GEL115/115CH7.html Information about Medieval Gold and Silver, from the University of California, Davis] |
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Atomic number 47 |
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atomic weight 107.87 |
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melting point 960.8°C |
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boiling point 2,212°C |
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specific gravity 10.50 |
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valence 1, 2. |
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Revision as of 15:35, 30 November 2003
Silver is a white, malleable metallic element, found in ores such as argentite.
It was, and still is, highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use. During period is was, along with Gold an important part of trade.
It was used widely in coinage.
See also
