2006-06-28 05:46:33 · 3 answers · asked by srinivasan b 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18kt, 14kt, 9kt or any karat. For example, 18kt yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold (750 parts per thousand) with 25% (250 parts per thousand) other metals such as copper and zinc. 18kt white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium. So the amount of gold is the same but the alloy is different.
Traditionally nickel was used in white gold, however, nickel is no longer used in most white gold made today as nickel can cause reactions with some people. We do not use nickel in our white gold
2006-06-28 05:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Guru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an alloy of gold and white metals such as silver,palladium or nickel.by smelting in furnace at regulated conditions of temperature and proportion of constituents.
2006-06-28 12:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's gold mixed with either silver or platinum depending on cost etc. it's a smelting like gold is mixed with nickel or copper.
2006-06-28 13:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋