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Old 07-13-2012, 05:56 AM   #120
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Originally Posted by JiB View Post
Here's those pics i was suppose to post the other day

I have to say, i am impressed with this metal, white bronze. its soo hard, i have had it on my key chain for a few days, and where my silver one got that beat up look, this is pretty much the same, only some very fine scratches.

I wasnt sure if this metal could be plated or not so i tested out the platinum family's Rhodium eletroplating, Success! nice and white now, i will try a yellow gold plating when i get my first batch back

pretty exciting!


Not being a jeweller or metalurgist can you give me an idea how long the rhodium electroplating would last. Is this the same as 'silver plating' or is it stronger and less likely to wear away. I am pretty easy on my gear but if the electro plating is not a long term effect I think I would still stump up for a silver version.
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