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Silver colored alloy with low percentage copper

US5882441A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1997
Grant dateMar 16, 1999
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22C5/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A silver colored alloy, highly tarnish resistant, corrosion resistant and brittleness free is provided. The alloy includes 90% to 94% by weight silver, 3.50% to 7.35% by weight zinc, 1% to 3% by weight copper, and 0.1% to 2.5% by weight silicon. The alloy is suitable for rings, earrings, bangles and other jewelry.

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