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How many carats is pure gold? Why is pure gold not suitable for making ornaments?

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How many carats is pure gold? Why is pure gold not suitable for making ornaments?

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The 24-carat is pure gold. Ornaments that are made from 24-carat gold, which is pure gold, are very rare since pure gold is very soft and is prone to wear and tear upon usage. Therefore, 22-carat gold is generally used, containing a small amount of copper, silver, and other metals to improve wear resistance while retaining its elegance.

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Chapter 3: Metals and Non-metals - Exercise 3 [Page 230]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10
Chapter 3 Metals and Non-metals
Exercise 3 | Q 13. | Page 230
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