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Physical Properties of Silver and Gold


Physical Properties of Gold and Silver


Physical Properties

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

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

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Gold   

Luster
Metallic   
Metallic   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
2.50   
14
2.50   
14

Brinell Hardness
251.00 MPa   
37
194.00 MPa   
99+

Vickers Hardness
229.00 MPa   
30
216.00 MPa   
31

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

Optical Properties
  
  

Reflectivity
97.00 %   
1
95.00 %   
2

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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