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99.9% pure silver is called sterling and pure silver

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Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Pure silver, also called fine silver, contains 99.9% silver and is softer than sterling silver, making it less commonly used for functional items.

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