School Project

Recently my son had to complete a school project on a metal, after searching through some internet sites he decided he would complete his project on silver. It was actually very interesting all the facts and history information he was able to discover about silver. i was surprised to learn that silver is not only used for coins and jewellery but also for industrial use as well. It is estimated that more than 95% of the mined silver has been used for industrial purpose because of it unique properties including strength, malleability, ductibility and ability to endure extreame heat conditions. Silver is also used in health care products as it has unique anti-bacterial properties. To care for burn victims, dressings recieve a layer of fabric containing silver which can prevent secondary infections to the wounded area. Overall it was an exciting experience discover the history and uses of one of the worlds most valuable commodities.