Historically, the high thermal and electrical conductivities of traditional sterling silver alloys have made these metals difficult to weld. However, newer firestain-resistant silver alloys incorporating germanium have proven to be much more weldable, as was most recently presented at the Eleventh Santa Fe Symposium. This paper will take a more detailed look at welding firestain-resistant silver alloys incorporating germanium, with particular emphasis on resistance welding.

Author: Bernie Wire