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Density and melting point of metals
Pure metal
Density
Melting point
Gold (Au)
19.32
1,064º C
Silver (Ag)
10.49
962º C
Platinum (Pt)
21.45
1,772º C
Palladium (Pd)
12.02
1,554º C
Rhodium (Rh)
12.40
1,962º C
Coper (Cu)
8.96
1,083º C
Density is the weight in grams of a cubic centimeter of that metal.
To calculate the weight of a sheet, ingot or block, its dimensions are multiplied in centimeters by its density: Length x Width x Height x Density
Specific weights
of some metals
Aluminium (Al)
2.56
Zinc (Zn)
6.86
Coper (Cu)
8.85
Silver (Ag)
10.50
Palladium (Pd)
11.40
Rhodium (Rh)
12.10
Gold (Au)
19.26
Platinum (Pt)
21.15
of gold alloys
917 mm (22 carats)
17.82
875 mm (21 carats)
17.10
750 mm (18 carats)
15.34
583 mm (14 carats)
13.04
417 mm (10 carats)
11.70
375 mm (9 carats)
10.82
333 mm (8 carats)
10.75
The specific weights of the alloyed gold are approximate, depending on the proportion of metals used in the alloy.
750-thousandths colour gold: Percentage of alloy over fine gold
Color
Silver
Coper
Palladium
Yellow gold
16.00%
17.33%
-
White gold
16.00%
5.33%
12%
Rose gold
11.00%
22.33%
-
Red gold
-
33.33%
-
Green gold
33.33%
-
-
These percentages are only for guidance. Each jeweler can apply its own ratio based on the desired color, the metal hardness, etc.
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