The Ministere ministÃ¨re Des transports Du quebec quÃ©bec reminds heavy vehicle users and shippers that authorized load limits are reduced during the spring thaw period in order to take into account the weaker load bearing capacity of the road network during. that period
Does 925 Sterling Silver Tarnish. 1  a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper. 2  Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper.3  The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. 4  Silver of a fineness of 92.5%. Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% by weight of other metals, usually copper. 2  The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925. 3  Silver of a fineness of 92.5%. 4  Silver of 921/2 percent purity.
Pure silver is too soft to be used in jewelry. Pure silver will also tarnish very quickly requiring a lot of maintenance. Silver is usually available as 92.5% pure silver alloy referred to as sterling silver. Other metals are added to improve strength, luster and reduce tarnishing.