Hõbematerjad
Hõbematerjad, also known as silver alloys, are materials composed primarily of silver with the addition of other metals to enhance their properties. These alloys are widely used in jewelry, tableware, and various decorative items due to their aesthetic appeal and durability. The most common silver alloys include sterling silver, which contains at least 92.5% silver, and other alloys with varying percentages of silver and other metals such as copper, zinc, and nickel.
The addition of other metals to silver serves several purposes. Copper, for example, improves the hardness and
Silver alloys are valued for their malleability, which allows them to be easily shaped and formed into
The use of silver alloys in jewelry and decorative items has a long history, dating back to