One major use of silver is in jewelry. It is used in rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Silver is also used in dentistry work such as bridge work, pins, and fillings. Tarnishing of silver comes from the formation of silver sulfide on the surface of the metal. Silver is the second most malleable and ductile of all metals.
Silver is harder than gold yet softer than copper.
The melting point of silver is around 962 degrees Celsius. Silver boils at 2212 degrees Celsius.