Question

The major components of German Silver are:

• A. $Zn,NiandAg$
• B. $Cu,ZnandNi$
• C. $Ge,CuandAg$
• D. $Cu,ZnandAg$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $Cu,ZnandNi$

German silver contains $Cu\left(50\%\right),Zn\left(30\%\right),Ni\left(20\%\right)$ respectively.
German silver is also called Nickel silver.
Due to the presence of nickel and zinc metal in German silver, when German silver comes in contact with skin, it may cause rashes, itching, dry patches or redness of the skin. Due to this fact, German silver cannot be used in jewellery despite it having a silvery white appearance.