What are the favourable qualities given to gold when it is alloyed with copper or silver for the purpose of making ornaments
What are the favourable qualities given to Gold when alloyed with Copper or Silver for the purpose of making ornaments ?

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Gold is a very soft metal. Hence, jewellery made of gold is very soft and can therefore break easily. Therefore to increase its hardness and strength, gold is alloyed with copper or silver.

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