 | Remains fire-stain free during all normal silversmithing processes. |
| May be remelted for economical use of scrap. |
| It is softer than standard sterling silver in the annealed
state and work hardens to a greater extent. |
| Solders used with standard sterling silver can be used with
Bright Silver 925, however as it does not give the same visual aids when heated care needs
to be taken to avoid over heating. |
| It has a melting range (solidus - liquidus) of 870° -
890°C. |
| It can be age hardened to 120 HV by:-
 | Solution treating at 700°C for 30 minutes then quenching |
| Ageing for 2 hours at 250°C |
|
| As this alloy approaches its maximum hardness when reduced by
50% care needs to be taken not to overwork the metal. |
| This alloy also shows good resistance to tarnish. |
