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Silver has more malleability than any element except gold. One grain of silver can be made into a sheet one hundred and fifty times thinner than a piece of paper.

Cake decorated with silver sheet

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The name Silver originates from the Old English Anglo-Saxon word 'seolfor' meaning silver. The Symbol Origin is from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. Argentina was named for this precious metal.

History of silver production in Argentina since January 1, 1927

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More than 2/3 of the silver produced worldwide is a by product of lead, copper and zinc mining.

Red Dog mine
In 2008 the mine produced 515,200 metric tons (507,100 LT; 567,900 ST) of zinc, 122,600 metric tons (120,700 LT; 135,100 ST) of lead, and 283 metric tons (9,100,000 ozt) of silver, for a total metal value of over one billion dollars.

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During the European Industrial Revolution, people found that their .800 silver was tarnishing much faster than before - a reaction to the new pollutants in the air - from burning coal in the factories. .925 silver tarnishes not as much. Interesting enough, but we love tarnished silver and tarnish it with chemicals for a dramatic look!

Tarnished silver in the background for a more dramatic look

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Hippocrates wrote that silver had beneficial healing and anti disease properties. The expression 'born with a silver spoon in their mouth' stems from health rather than wealth status, as children fed with silver utensils were believed to be healthier.

Antique Victorian Silver Leaf Caddy Spoon with Grape and Vine Pattern

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There are impurities that naturally occur in silver at the molecular level. These impurities consist of other metals - usually copper, but traces of other metals can also be found. These trace impurities are insignificant, and would be too costly to remove - so .999 silver is considered pure.

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People who have problems wearing silver jewelry are usually allergic to the copper or nickel in the alloyed metal, not the silver. The same goes for the gold alloys.

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Sterling silver earrings with copper peacock feathers

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The term 'sterling silver' in reference to the grade .925 silver emerged in England in the 13th century.

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Sterling silver earrings

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Silver iodide has been used in attempts to seed clouds to produce rain. Silver iodide is often used in cloud seeding. A pound of silver iodide is enough to seed many cubic miles of clouds.

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British Columbia encompasses a major portion of the northern Cordillera and has produced silver since the late 19th century. The province has a large number of undeveloped deposits and excellent opportunities for new discoveries.

British Columbia, Canada

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Silver is so soft in its pure form, it must be mixed with other metals, such as platinum, nickel and copper, to make it hard and durable enough to make jewelry and other items out of.

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Silver is used in water purifiers. It prevents bacteria and algae from building up in filters. The catalytic action of silver, in concert with oxygen, sanitizes water and eliminates the need for chlorine. Silver ions are also added to water purification systems in hospitals, community water systems, pools and spas, displacing chlorine. (source)

Raw silver

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Silver is the most reflective substance on Earth. This quality allowed the researches to invent a mirror-like panel that, when mounted on a building, acts like an air conditioner. (source)

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Copper is used for electrical purposes even though the electrical conductivity of silver is higher (in fact it is the highest of all metals). The reason for not using silver is its high price, of course.

Silver earrings with the seahorses and sea urchins

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Silver is produced during certain types of supernova explosions by nucleosynthesis from lighter elements through the r-process, a form of nuclear fusion that produces many elements heavier than iron, of which silver is one. (source) 

Silver earrings