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Definition of the Silver Element
A lustrous white, ductile,
malleable metallic element, occurring both uncombined and in ores
such as argentite, having the highest thermal and electrical
conductivity of the metals. It is highly valued for jewelry,
tableware, and other ornamental use and is widely used in coinage,
photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and
printed circuits.
Origin / Meaning of the name Silver
The name 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.
Classification of the Silver Element
Silver is classified
as a "Transition Metal" which are located in Groups 3 - 12 of the
Periodic Table. An Element classified as a Transition Metals is
ductile, malleable, and able to conduct electricity and heat.
Facts about the
Discovery
and History of the Silver
Element
Silver was discovered was
discovered in Ancient times and used by the ancient South
Americans, Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese. It is
mentioned in the Bible
Occurrence the Silver Element
Silver ore is found in native form. The other principal sources
of silver are copper, copper-nickel, gold, lead and lead-zinc
ores.
Found in Canada, Mexico, Peru, Australia and the USA.
Associated Uses of Silver
Precious metal
Coinage
Jewelry
Tableware
Dental alloys
Silver fulminate is an explosive
Photography
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Silver and the
Periodic Table
Check out Silver on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical
element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic
law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the
same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on
the symbol for Silver for additional information and for an instant
comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and
Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts
and information as a Chemistry reference guide.
Silver - IUPAC and the
Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the
International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and
now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri
Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of
the "Periodic Table" in which
Silver is just one element
that can be found.
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