‘German silver’ is used to make decorative articles, coinage metal, or

‘German silver’ is used to make decorative articles, coinage metal, ornaments etc. The name is given because :

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it is an alloy of copper and contains silver as one of its components

Germans were the first to use silver

its appearance is like silver

it is an alloy of silver

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2016

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‘German silver’ is given this name because its appearance resembles silver.

German silver is a copper alloy typically containing copper, nickel, and zinc. Despite its name, it contains no silver. The name originates from its silvery-white appearance, which makes it look similar to sterling silver.

The composition of German silver can vary, but common proportions are 60% copper, 20% nickel, and 20% zinc. It is valued for its hardness, toughness, resistance to corrosion, and attractive appearance, making it suitable for cutlery, musical instruments, and decorative items besides coinage metal and ornaments.

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