What is an Alloy?

An alloy is a metallic element consisting of a mixture of two or more metals (or metallic elements with nonmetallic elements). Alloys are commonly used in jewelry, so it’s important to know what they’re made of!⁣

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Here are some examples of alloys:

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• Silver combined with Copper (and sometimes other metals like Nickel or Zinc) produces Sterling Silver⁣

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• 18K Gold is an alloy of Gold, Copper, Silver and Zinc⁣

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• Copper mixed with Zinc becomes Brass⁣

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• 18K Rose Gold is made of Gold, Copper and Silver⁣

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