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Sterlium vs. Sterling SilverUpdated 2 years ago

Sterlium Plus is a sterling silver alloy that is tarnish resistant and maintains a bright white color. This germanium-based sterling silver is extremely user-friendly. It’s easy to work with for casting, as well as, fabrication by rolling. Because it is fire-scale free, it provides a high luster finish. Sterlium Plus is a very inexpensive investment and the result will save you hours of clean up and frustration. It’s available in grain, sheet, wire, sizing stock, stampings, and castings. 

Characteristics      

  • European-friendly (contains no nickel)             
  • Grade 1 bright white metal (No rhodium plating required)
  • Tarnish resistant (two-year shelf life)  
  • Scratch resistant
  • Excellent metal fluidity

Benefits          

  • More malleable than traditional sterling        
  • Fuses and welds as easy as traditional sterling
  • Can be age hardened or tempered to your needs
  • No fire scale
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