2006-06-07 06:15:31 · 6 answers · asked by Michael H 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
maybe alpacca silver, i know it's not silver, or the llama type animal. thanks all. is it common through central/south america, and will it tarnish or turn your skin green?
2006-06-07 06:37:24 · update #1
Alpaca silver is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc despite its name it doesn't contain silver.
2006-06-07 06:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Sepa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca or Alpaca Silver is an alloy of Copper and Nickel, and typically Zinc (to make the metal rust proof). The alloy can also contain Tin, Cadmium, Antimony, or even Lead. Note that there is no silver in the formulation.
Either 'Alpaca' or 'Alpacca' is an acceptable spelling for the alloy.
2006-06-07 13:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? An alpaca is an animal, akin to a llama.
Alpacca, on the other hand, is a nickel silver alloy.
2006-06-07 13:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca is not an alloy. It is the fur (hair) of an animal. Think of it as being similar to wool.
2006-06-07 13:19:14 · answer #4 · answered by Puzzleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alpaca is an animal found in the highlands of Peru.
It's fur is softer than that of the llama, but not as soft as that of the vicuña.
2006-06-07 20:36:10 · answer #5 · answered by Kemmy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alpacas are animals, not metals
2006-06-07 13:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by full_tilt_boogie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋