Pure Silver is very soft and is also termed as fine silver. Silver is used in many purposes like jewelry, coins, and accessories. It’s a chemical element that is very versatile. Purity of silver can be a matter of question as it reduces the cost. One needs to check if silver is pure or not before purchasing it. It needs to be tested by using strong magnet, as silver is totally paramagnetic and displays weak magnetic effects only. If the magnet attracts to the piece, then it is not silver. It can also be tested with ice, if ice is placed on silver it will begin to melt and if it doesn’t, it is adulterated. There are various other tests also that are conducted to check the purity of silver. So it is very important to check if the silver you have purchased if authentic or fake.
Tests available for following adulterants and parameters
Silver Purity Test
