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Physical Properties of Gold and Silver


Physical Properties of Silver and Gold


Physical Properties

Melting Point
1,064.43 °C   
99+
961.93 °C   
99+

Boiling Point
2,807.00 °C   
36
2,212.00 °C   
99+

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Gold   
Silvery White   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.50   
14
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
194.00 MPa   
99+
251.00 MPa   
37

Vickers Hardness
216.00 MPa   
31
229.00 MPa   
30

Speed of Sound
2,030.00 m/s   
99+
2,680.00 m/s   
34

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
95.00 %   
2
97.00 %   
1

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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