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 $25,532.20 | 9d 21h 1m |
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NISSAN 350Z GT 35 V6 ENGINE GUN METAL SILVER 2006 | US $22,438.75 | 24d 18h 25m |
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Mini Cooper S Cooper S 2005 Mini Cooper S 6 Speed Navi Dark Silver Metal |  |
US $15,600.00 | 5d 7h 48m |
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Nascar Racing Metals Silver Edition Cards LOT 203 sets |  |
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US $12,000.00 | 1d 8h 11m |
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NTR METALS SILVER BULLION BARS 500 OZ SILVER 50 BARS | |
0 Bid | US $10,725.00 | 3d 4h 8m |
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GORHAM STERLING SILVER AND MIXED METAL COMPOTE 1872 | |
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US $9,600.00 | 29d 7h 29m |
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1994 BMW 318I Gun Metal Silver 4sp A Sedan | US $6,480.37 | 27d 18h 39m |
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WHITING STERLING SILVER COPPER MIXED METAL LADLES 1882 | |
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US $6,290.00 | 28d 13h 37m |
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GIBRALTAR 5 Crowns 2001 GOLD PLATINUM SILVER Tri metal | |
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US $5,250.00 | 24d 21h 34m |
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OTTOMAN TURKISH KORAN PURSE SILVER METAL | |
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US $4,500.00 | 26d 5h 28m |
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TIFFANY STERLING SILVER MIXED METAL CIGAR TABLE LIGHTER | |
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US $4,450.00 | 1d 9h 7m |
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Complete Precious Metal Plating Line for Gold Silver | |
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US $4,178.25 | 17d 19h 8m |
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BALMAIN Silver Metal Chain Fringe Mini Tunic Dress 42 | |
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US $2,999.99 | 1d 3h 16m |
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GORHAM AESTHETIC STERLING SILVER MIXED METAL 9 KNIVES | |
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US $2,999.99 | 1d 9h 7m |
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100 OUNCE OZ SILVER BAR BULLION OHIO PRECIOUS METALS | |
US $2,995.00 | 25d 8h 41m |
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Afghan Silver Cobalt Gold Copper Metals Discovery | |
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US $2,500.00 | 19d 2h 53m |
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NTR METALS 10 10 oz SILVER BARS SEALED 100 ounces | |
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US $2,249.00 | 5d 7h 46m |
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Indian Gold Silver Metal Door Converted 2 Dining Table | |
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US $1,995.00 | 2d 16h 36m |
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1995 50Y Chinese Panda Bi metal Gold Silver NGC PF68 | |
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US $1,988.00 | 29d 18h 32m |
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MIXED METAL STERLING SILVER BRASS COPPER MASTER SALTS | |
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US $1,875.00 | 9d 5h 58m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver Queen Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,711.52 | 4d 6h 28m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,682.12 | 4d 6h 28m |
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DOMINICK HAFF SPOON MIXED METAL COPPER BRASS SILVER | |
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US $1,685.00 | 28d 13h 37m |
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JAPANESESQUE COPPER STERLING SILVER MIXED METALS BOWL | |
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US $1,680.00 | 28d 13h 36m |
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DWECK BEETLE CANDLESTICKS STERLING SILVER MIXED METAL | |
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US $1,650.00 | 28d 13h 37m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $1,632.60 | 4d 6h 28m |
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Gorham LG Mixed Metal Copper Tray Applied Silver Birds | |
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US $1,595.00 | 19d 3h 48m |
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Original Bedstead Company Athalone Silver 6ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,593.85 | 14d 18h 5m |
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Original Bedstead Company Athalone Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,565.99 | 14d 18h 5m |
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PAIR OF SILVER GILT METAL FAUX BAMBOO CHAIRS | |
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US $1,550.00 | 7d 10h 20m |
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SURGEON DRILL C1800 MIX METAL SILVER BRASS | |
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US $1,520.00 | 29d 21h 24m |
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Original Bedstead Athalone Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $1,519.57 | 14d 18h 5m |
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LONG RANGE 4500 GOLD SILVER LOCATOR METAL DETECTOR GPX | |
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US $1,500.00 | 12d 2h 48m |
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Rare Australia 2000 Tri metal Set Gold Platinum Silver | |
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US $1,449.00 | 8d 12h 29m |
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CERCHI OZ RACING x line LOUNGE metal silver black 18 | |
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US $1,388.44 | 10d 5h 57m |
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Heintz Art Metal Shop 13 in Silver on Bronze Desk Lamp | |
US $1,350.00 | 3d 16h 35m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver Queen Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,312.26 | 4d 6h 31m |
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50 OZ JACKSON PRECIOUS METALS OLD POUR 999 SILVER BAR | |
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US $1,295.00 | 2d 7h 26m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,279.77 | 4d 6h 31m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $1,230.25 | 4d 6h 31m |
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Original Bedstead Company Camolin Silver 6ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,214.71 | 14d 18h 10m |
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Waterman Excp Prec Metal Ltd Ed Silver Fountain M | |
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US $1,200.00 | 23d 6h 33m |
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MITSUKOSHI HAMMERED MIXED METAL SILVER BRONZE BOWL | |
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US $1,199.00 | 6d 50m |
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OZ Alufelgen Canyon ST 75 x 17 Metal Silver | |
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US $1,183.36 | 12d 2h 46m |
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Original Bedstead Company Camolin Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $1,185.31 | 14d 18h 10m |
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FISHER CZ 21 QUICK SILVER METAL DETECTOR CZ21 NEW | |
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US $1,160.00 | 1d 16h 39m |
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DG Full Metal Groove Split Half Silver Cherry Jacket | |
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US $1,160.00 | 21d 23h 35m |
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Original Bedstead Camolin Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $1,137.34 | 14d 18h 10m |
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Aquarium Metal Halide Light 72 3 x 150w 2 x 70w Silver | |
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US $1,128.95 | 29d 4h 6m |
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DIAMOND SILVER METAL 20mm BALL SPACER FINDING JEWELRY | |
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US $1,119.00 | 8d 13h 36m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $1,038.36 | 4d 6h 27m |
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CERCHI OZ RACING x line LOUNGE metal silver black 17 | |
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US $1,019.04 | 10d 5h 57m |
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Silver Plated Alto Flute 2 Metal Ebony Headjoints New | |
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US $1,019.00 | 15d 2h 28m |
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Silver Metal Glass 4 Pc TV Media Entertainment Unit | |
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US $1,015.00 | 23d 9h 13m |
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Silver Spurs with metal engraving | |
0 Bid | US $1,000.00 | 6h 29m |
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Waterman Excp Prec Metal Ltd Ed Silver Ballpoint Pen | |
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US $1,000.00 | 23d 6h 33m |
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OLD HEINTZ ART METAL BRONZE STERLING SILVER IRIS VASE | |
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US $999.99 | 25d 6h 17m |
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NEW SILVER STAR KOREA NAMM LUCIFER UNIQUE METAL GUITAR | |
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US $999.00 | 9d 8h 39m |
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Jewelry box LARGE silver metal cariatides putti cherubs | |
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US $999.00 | 29d 11h 23m |
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Minelab Safari Metal Detector Find Gold and Silver | |
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US $998.95 | 25d 13h 45m |
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1883 GORHAM MIXED METAL CASE STERLING SILVER COPPER wow | |
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US $990.00 | 4d 2h 38m |
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Original Bedstead Company Ardmore Silver 5ft Metal Bed | |
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US $982.59 | 2d 15m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver Double Metal Bed | |
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US $988.84 | 4d 6h 27m |
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Ardmore Silver 5ft King Size Metal Bed | |
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US $982.59 | 14d 18h 3m |
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LIBERTY METALS INC 1 KILO 999 FINE SILVER INGOT | |
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US $947.00 | 21d 12h 13m |
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PAVE TSAVORITE STERLING SILVER METAL LOOSE BEAD FINDING | |
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US $942.00 | 7d 14h 20m |
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Original Bedstead Ardmore Silver 4ft 6in Metal Bed | |
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US $934.61 | 2d 15m |
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Ardmore Silver 4ft 6in Double Metal Bed | |
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US $934.61 | 14d 18h 3m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 1 32 | |
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US $921.76 | 12h 49m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 1 16 | |
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US $918.81 | 5d 7h 11m |
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New HotStyle Mens Silver Pure Metal Rectangle Cufflinks | |
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US $924.97 | 26d 16h 41m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 3 64 | |
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US $915.87 | 3h 57m |
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Weldcote Metals 56 Cadmium Free silver solder 3 32 | |
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US $915.87 | 13h 27m |