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Argentium Sterling Silver is a silver produced to a higher standard than traditional Sterling Silver.
Argentium Silver 935 is revolutionizing the way in which silver is manufactured and appreciated in the 21st century and it’s WHITE color is remarkable.
Argentium Sterling Silver is tarnish resistant and keeps its shine staying bright for weeks, months and years, depending on the climate and housing.
Argentium Sterling Silver has NO FIRESCALE.
Hardening Argentium: Argentium sterling silver can be age hardened by using a furnace. The temperature range is 1150F (620C) for 1 hour followed by a water quench, then aged at 580F for 1-2 hours. Hardness values of up to 125HV can be achieved – twice that of standard sterling silver. The heat treatment will also improve the tarnish resistance of Argentium.
Quenching Argentium Silver: Argentium Sterling Silver retains heat for longer than standard sterling silver. It is important to wait for any red-heat to disappear before quenching. (This can be best determined in a shielded area). If Argentium Sterling Silver is quenched too quickly, cracking may occur.
Pickling Argentium Silver: Recommended pickling solutions are:
- Sodium Bisulphate
- Sparex
- Phosphoric Acid
Do not use Hydrofluoric Acid with Argentium Sterling Silver as this dissolves the protective germanium oxide. Pickling solutions should be diluted according to manufacturer’s instructions and heated to recommended working temperatures in order for them to work effectively.
The re-using of Pickling solutions can leave unwanted deposits on the surface of immersed pieces. It is recommended that Pickling solutions be changed frequently.
Annealing Argentium: Argentium displays a paler color than traditional sterling silver. If torch annealing, a dull red is the color to look for. This alloy displays a lighter color when heated than sterling silver does. Do not overheat. If the metal looks yellow or light orange, it’s too hot! To prevent overheating the alloy, it is recommended that the annealing process be performed in a shielded area.
Polishing Argentium Silver: Argentium must have its own environment to avoid contamination. It is ideal to have separate polishing wheels for use on Argentium silver. If this is not possible, rake the wheels before using when switching from one metal to another.
Argentium Sterling Silver can be laser welded unlike sterling silver. This opens up new avenues in application and design.
Soldering Argentium Silver: When Soldering Argentium it is recommended that the Argentium Silver Solders are used for the best color match.
Enameling Argentium Silver: Argentium Sterling Silver has a slightly lower melting temperature that traditional sterling silver. This means that there is a risk that the alloy may not withstand the high temperatures required for enameling.
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