Glossary

Silver

Silver refers to a white metallic element that is very ductile and malleable. Symbol, Ag. Occurs native and in ores such as argentite and horn silver; lead, lead-zinc, copper, gold, and copper-nickel ores are its principal sources.

Used for jewelry, photography, dental alloys, and coinage.

See also:
"Silver" is in the NAICS Code "21222"
(Gold Ore and Silver Ore MiningGold Ore and Silver Ore Mining)


"Silver" is in the CPC Code "4131"
Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

"Silver" is in the HS Code "2616.10"
- - Silver ores and concentrates

"Silver" is in the UNSPSC Code "11101607"
Silver ore

Ref: 86378/2006-09-14


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