Gold purity is measured in carats, where 24 carats is the highest purity. Alloys are added to gold to increase its hardness and durability for jewelry.
24 carat gold
Asked in ASSISTANT ENGINEER(ELECTRICAL) 2016 · Topic: Alloys (Purpose and Advantages of Alloying)
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