It is considered one of the precious metals along with gold and platinum. Silver is a brilliant white metal. It is the best conductor of heat and electricity.
Silver comes in many purities.
Silver in its commercially purest form is called 5-nines silver or fine silver. All silver alloys are made from fine silver. The addition of copper to fine silver makes it more durable and lasting. Sterling silver is used widely for jewelry and elegant flatware. Sterling silver will slowly tarnish when exposed to air and moisture.