v50 Steam/Premium information for editors
  • v50 information can now be added to pages in the main namespace. v0.47 information can still be found in the DF2014 namespace. See here for more details on the new versioning policy.
  • Use this page to report any issues related to the migration.
This notice may be cached—the current version can be found here.

Difference between revisions of "Sterling silver"

From Dwarf Fortress Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Items cannot be improved with the identical material, changed 'studs' to base silver and description to 'hanging rings' description, which better reflects the image and something the could be made in game currently. Fun.)
m
Line 27: Line 27:
 
== In real life ==
 
== In real life ==
  
−
Pure silver is too soft to make functional items out of, so it is alloyed with other metals (primarily copper, but germanium, zinc and platinum can substitute) to make sterling silver – increasing its strength while retaining pure silver's ductile properties and natural beauty. While sterling silver is most commonly used for cutlery and ornamentation, some manufacturers make musical instruments from it, citing the unique sound character of the metal. Its naturally aseptic qualities also make it ideal for non-disposable surgical equipment.
+
Pure silver is too soft to make functional items out of, so it is alloyed with other metals (primarily copper, but germanium, zinc and platinum can substitute) to make sterling silver – increasing its strength while retaining pure silver's ductile properties and natural beauty. While sterling silver is most commonly used for cutlery and ornamentation, some manufacturers make musical instruments from it, citing the unique sound character of the metal. Its naturally aseptic qualities also make it ideal for non-disposable surgical equipment.  Typically the ally is composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.
  
 
[[File:Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Hung Chong and Co., Shanghai, c. 1875, sterling silver - Huntington Museum of Art - DSC05428.JPG|thumb|center|300px|This is a ≡<<+sterling silver goblet+>>≡. On the item is an image of human soldiers and a flag. The human soldiers are raising the flag. The human soldiers are striking a triumphant pose. The item is decorated with hanging rings of Silver.]]
 
[[File:Chinese Export Punch Bowl, Hung Chong and Co., Shanghai, c. 1875, sterling silver - Huntington Museum of Art - DSC05428.JPG|thumb|center|300px|This is a ≡<<+sterling silver goblet+>>≡. On the item is an image of human soldiers and a flag. The human soldiers are raising the flag. The human soldiers are striking a triumphant pose. The item is decorated with hanging rings of Silver.]]

Revision as of 23:28, 7 November 2023

!!UNKNOWN!!  · xTATTEREDx  · +FINE+  · *SUPERIOR*  · ≡EXCEPTIONAL≡  · ☼MASTERWORK☼
Sterling silver
SterlingSilverSample.png
÷ Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω ÷
≡ ≡ = = ≡ ≡ Ω
≡ ≡ ≡ = ≡ ≡ Ω
≡ ≡ = = ≡ ≡ Ω
≡ ≡ ≡ = ≡ ≡ Ω
÷ Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω ÷
Uses
Graphic

No graphic.

Recipe
Properties
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

v50.14 · v0.47.05
This article is about the current version of DF.
Note that some content may still need to be updated.

Sterling silver is a silver-based alloy, mixed 3:1 with copper, used to create furniture and miscellaneous objects. Its value is equal to that of its components, so this metal is only really useful if you want to cater to a preference or satisfy a demand. It does, however, possess a striking white color very similar to marble.

In real life

Pure silver is too soft to make functional items out of, so it is alloyed with other metals (primarily copper, but germanium, zinc and platinum can substitute) to make sterling silver – increasing its strength while retaining pure silver's ductile properties and natural beauty. While sterling silver is most commonly used for cutlery and ornamentation, some manufacturers make musical instruments from it, citing the unique sound character of the metal. Its naturally aseptic qualities also make it ideal for non-disposable surgical equipment. Typically the ally is composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.

This is a ≡<<+sterling silver goblet+>>≡. On the item is an image of human soldiers and a flag. The human soldiers are raising the flag. The human soldiers are striking a triumphant pose. The item is decorated with hanging rings of Silver.
V · T · E
Base
Aluminum • Bismuth • Copper • Gold • Iron • Lead • Nickel • Platinum • Silver • Tin • Zinc
Alloys
Special
Retrieved from "https://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php?title=Sterling_silver&oldid=295896"