Silver crystals Science Image

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Silver crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of silver (symbol Ag, atomic number 47). Silver is a lustrous, precious metal which has been known since pre-history. Its softness and malleability makes it useful in the production of jewellery and coinage. Silver has a high thermal and electrical conductivity and so has been used in the electronics industry. Magnification: x1380 at 5x7cm size.