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Which metal is NOT commonly used in platinum alloys to increase hardness?
Which metal is NOT commonly used in platinum alloys to increase hardness?
- Copper
- Ruthenium
- Aluminum (correct)
- Iridium
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes palladium from platinum?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes palladium from platinum?
- Palladium has a gold color.
- Palladium tarnishes more easily than platinum.
- Palladium is less expensive than platinum. (correct)
- Palladium is denser than platinum.
Which type of gold has an increased amount of copper?
Which type of gold has an increased amount of copper?
- White Gold
- 14k Yellow Gold
- Rose Gold (correct)
- Green Gold
Sterling silver is defined as which proportions of silver and copper?
Sterling silver is defined as which proportions of silver and copper?
What is the primary disadvantage of pure silver for jewelry use?
What is the primary disadvantage of pure silver for jewelry use?
Which of these materials is primarily used in modern vermeil plating?
Which of these materials is primarily used in modern vermeil plating?
What reaction occurs when silver is exposed to sulfur in the air?
What reaction occurs when silver is exposed to sulfur in the air?
Which alloy is characterized as consisting of 900 or 950 parts platinum?
Which alloy is characterized as consisting of 900 or 950 parts platinum?
What is the primary benefit of tungsten carbide rings in jewelry?
What is the primary benefit of tungsten carbide rings in jewelry?
Which characteristic is true about pure titanium?
Which characteristic is true about pure titanium?
How is niobium typically joined when making jewelry pieces?
How is niobium typically joined when making jewelry pieces?
What process can be used to produce brilliant colors on titanium and niobium?
What process can be used to produce brilliant colors on titanium and niobium?
Which statement is true regarding tungsten metal in jewelry?
Which statement is true regarding tungsten metal in jewelry?
What is a unique feature of stainless steel compared to other metals discussed?
What is a unique feature of stainless steel compared to other metals discussed?
Which of the following materials is most comparable in density to silver?
Which of the following materials is most comparable in density to silver?
What adds to the durability and scratch resistance of alloyed titanium?
What adds to the durability and scratch resistance of alloyed titanium?
Which of the following metals is considered a precious metal?
Which of the following metals is considered a precious metal?
What is metal memory?
What is metal memory?
Which metal has the highest luster when polished?
Which metal has the highest luster when polished?
What does a fineness rating of 750 indicate about a precious metal?
What does a fineness rating of 750 indicate about a precious metal?
Which precious metal tends to retain its shape when bent, exhibiting the least metal memory?
Which precious metal tends to retain its shape when bent, exhibiting the least metal memory?
What characteristic of precious metals contributes to their allure?
What characteristic of precious metals contributes to their allure?
Which of the following statements about base metals is accurate?
Which of the following statements about base metals is accurate?
How does silver compare to gold and platinum in terms of rarity?
How does silver compare to gold and platinum in terms of rarity?
