ginginmoore ginginmoore
  • 13-03-2015
  • Chemistry
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Why are gold rings not made from 100% gold?

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HistoryGuy HistoryGuy
  • 13-03-2015
Gold is actually very soft. If rings were made of pure gold they would bend and become disfigured. Other elements are added to give the ring its stability.
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asipos12 asipos12
  • 13-03-2015
100% gold is too soft, and isn't nearly as durable as it needs to be.
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