Silver Metal
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010Silver Metal
Why are most metal elements silver in appearance?
Most metal elements on the periodic table look like what we call 'silver'.
It's a part of the natural optical properties of metals(how metals interact with light),which depends on their structure.
Their 'metallic bond'(a sea of free electrons surrounding 'islands' of positively charged ions) is relevant to their optical properties.
Most metals have a high lustre,due to their smooth surface(no coarse granulations to scatter light all over the place,etc).
The silver-like appearance/colour of most metals indicates that this metal reflects most light(of course you have metals like copper and gold,which don't).
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2007 Volvo C70 Silver Electric metal roof Automatic | US $25,251.72 | 1d 9h 43m |
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NISSAN 350Z GT 35 V6 ENGINE GUN METAL SILVER 2006 | US $22,192.25 | 26d 7h 8m |
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Mini Cooper S Cooper S 2005 Mini Cooper S 6 Speed Navi Dark Silver Metal |  |
US $15,600.00 | 6d 20h 30m |
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER AND MIXED METAL COMPOTE 1872 |  |
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US $12,000.00 | 20h 12m |
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Nascar Racing Metals Silver Edition Cards LOT 203 sets | |
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US $12,000.00 | 2d 20h 53m |
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NTR METALS SILVER BULLION BARS 500 OZ SILVER 50 BARS | |
0 Bid | US $10,825.00 | 4d 16h 51m |
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1994 BMW 318I Gun Metal Silver 4sp A Sedan | US $6,394.99 | 29d 7h 22m |
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GIBRALTAR 5 Crowns 2001 GOLD PLATINUM SILVER Tri metal | |
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US $5,250.00 | 26d 10h 17m |
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OTTOMAN TURKISH KORAN PURSE SILVER METAL | |
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US $4,500.00 | 27d 18h 10m |
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TIFFANY STERLING SILVER MIXED METAL CIGAR TABLE LIGHTER | |
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US $4,450.00 | 2d 21h 49m |
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Complete Precious Metal Plating Line for Gold Silver | |
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US $4,132.35 | 19d 7h 50m |
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BALMAIN Silver Metal Chain Fringe Mini Tunic Dress 42 | |
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US $2,999.99 | 2d 15h 59m |
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GORHAM AESTHETIC STERLING SILVER MIXED METAL 9 KNIVES | |
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US $2,999.99 | 2d 21h 49m |
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100 OUNCE OZ SILVER BAR BULLION OHIO PRECIOUS METALS | |
US $2,995.00 | 26d 21h 24m |
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Afghan Silver Cobalt Gold Copper Metals Discovery | |
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US $2,500.00 | 20d 15h 36m |
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NTR METALS 10 10 oz SILVER BARS SEALED 100 ounces | |
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US $2,249.00 | 6d 20h 28m |
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Indian Gold Silver Metal Door Converted 2 Dining Table | |
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US $1,995.00 | 4d 5h 19m |
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1995 50Y Chinese Panda Bi metal Gold Silver NGC PF68 | |
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US $1,988.00 | 1d 7h 15m |
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MIXED METAL STERLING SILVER BRASS COPPER MASTER SALTS | |
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US $1,875.00 | 10d 18h 41m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver Queen Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,692.72 | 5d 19h 11m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,663.64 | 5d 19h 11m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $1,614.66 | 5d 19h 11m |
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Gorham LG Mixed Metal Copper Tray Applied Silver Birds | |
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US $1,595.00 | 20d 16h 31m |
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Original Bedstead Company Athalone Silver 6ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,576.34 | 16d 6h 48m |
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Original Bedstead Company Athalone Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,548.79 | 16d 6h 47m |
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PAIR OF SILVER GILT METAL FAUX BAMBOO CHAIRS | |
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US $1,550.00 | 8d 23h 3m |
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SURGEON DRILL C1800 MIX METAL SILVER BRASS | |
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US $1,520.00 | 1d 10h 7m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $1,502.87 | 16d 6h 47m |
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LONG RANGE 4500 GOLD SILVER LOCATOR METAL DETECTOR GPX | |
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US $1,500.00 | 13d 15h 31m |
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Rare Australia 2000 Tri metal Set Gold Platinum Silver | |
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US $1,449.00 | 10d 1h 11m |
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CERCHI OZ RACING x line LOUNGE metal silver black 18 | |
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US $1,387.24 | 11d 18h 40m |
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Heintz Art Metal Shop 13 in Silver on Bronze Desk Lamp | |
US $1,350.00 | 5d 5h 18m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver Queen Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,297.85 | 5d 19h 14m |
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50 OZ JACKSON PRECIOUS METALS OLD POUR 999 SILVER BAR | |
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US $1,295.00 | 3d 20h 9m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,265.71 | 5d 19h 14m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $1,216.73 | 5d 19h 14m |
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Original Bedstead Company Camolin Silver 6ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,201.37 | 16d 6h 53m |
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Waterman Excp Prec Metal Ltd Ed Silver Fountain M | |
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US $1,200.00 | 24d 19h 16m |
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MITSUKOSHI HAMMERED MIXED METAL SILVER BRONZE BOWL | |
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US $1,199.00 | 7d 13h 33m |
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OZ Alufelgen Canyon ST 75 x 17 Metal Silver | |
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US $1,182.34 | 13d 15h 28m |
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Original Bedstead Company Camolin Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,172.29 | 16d 6h 53m |
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FISHER CZ 21 QUICK SILVER METAL DETECTOR CZ21 NEW | |
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US $1,160.00 | 3d 5h 22m |
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DG Full Metal Groove Split Half Silver Cherry Jacket | |
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US $1,160.00 | 23d 12h 18m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $1,124.84 | 16d 6h 53m |
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Aquarium Metal Halide Light 72 3 x 150w 2 x 70w Silver | |
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US $1,128.95 | 16h 48m |
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DIAMOND SILVER METAL 20mm BALL SPACER FINDING JEWELRY | |
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US $1,119.00 | 10d 2h 18m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,026.95 | 5d 19h 10m |
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CERCHI OZ RACING x line LOUNGE metal silver black 17 | |
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US $1,018.16 | 11d 18h 40m |
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Silver Plated Alto Flute 2 Metal Ebony Headjoints New | |
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US $1,019.00 | 16d 15h 10m |
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Silver Metal Glass 4 Pc TV Media Entertainment Unit | |
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US $1,015.00 | 24d 21h 55m |
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Waterman Excp Prec Metal Ltd Ed Silver Ballpoint Pen | |
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US $1,000.00 | 24d 19h 16m |
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OLD HEINTZ ART METAL BRONZE STERLING SILVER IRIS VASE | |
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US $999.99 | 26d 19h |
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NEW SILVER STAR KOREA NAMM LUCIFER UNIQUE METAL GUITAR | |
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US $999.00 | 19h 30m |
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Minelab Safari Metal Detector Find Gold and Silver | |
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US $998.95 | 27d 2h 28m |
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WATERMAN EXCEPTION PRECIOUS METALS SILVER FOUNTAIN PEN | |
0 Bid | US $990.99 | 15h 55m |
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1883 GORHAM MIXED METAL CASE STERLING SILVER COPPER wow | |
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US $990.00 | 5d 15h 21m |
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Original Bedstead Company Ardmore Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $971.79 | 3d 12h 58m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $977.97 | 5d 19h 10m |
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Ardmore Silver 5ft King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $971.79 | 16d 6h 45m |
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LIBERTY METALS INC 1 KILO 999 FINE SILVER INGOT | |
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US $947.00 | 23d 56m |
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PAVE TSAVORITE STERLING SILVER METAL LOOSE BEAD FINDING | |
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US $942.00 | 9d 3h 3m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $924.35 | 3d 12h 58m |
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Ardmore Silver 4ft 6in Double Metal Bed | |
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US $924.35 | 16d 6h 45m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 1 32 | |
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US $921.76 | 29d 19h 32m |
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08 CHANEL Black w Silver metal Shoes 37 NEW | |
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US $899.99 | 29d 3m |
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Twin Twin Workstation Bed Storage Metal Silver Bunk New | |
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US $899.00 | 3d 4h 23m |
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ANTIQUE SILVER METAL BOX SIGNED MUZZIOLLI BOTTINI 7 | |
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US $899.00 | 29d 21h 55m |
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Storage Loft 3ft Silver Metal Bunk Bed with Mattress | |
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US $886.14 | 5d 20h 36m |
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Original Bedstead Hamilton Silver Queen Size Metal Bed | |
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US $867.78 | 5d 19h 19m |
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9PC GLASS TOP SILVER METAL COUNTER DINING TABLE SET | |
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US $875.00 | 14d 23h 44m |
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WATERMAN EXCEPTION PRECIOUS METALS SILVER BALLPOINT PEN | |
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US $850.00 | 25d 20h |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 1 16 | |
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US $844.89 | 1d 11h 1m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 3 64 | |
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US $841.95 | 1d 16h 40m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 3 32 | |
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US $841.95 | 2d 2h 10m |