Dummies Guide to EASY silver bullion refining at home as a ...
Because gold is a relatively soft metal, it''s usually mixed with quantities of silver and other various common metals such as copper to give it more of a hardness. 24 carat gold is almost pure gold 18 carat gold is approximately 75% gold and 25% other less valuable metals 9 carat gold is approximately 37% gold and 63% other less valuable metals.