How is gold tempered (hardened)

Subject: How is gold tempered (hardened)

Date: Sat Mar 24 16:12:15 2001
Posted by John B.
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Area of science: Physics
ID: 985468335.Ph

Message:


At the Cairo museum I saw, some yars ago, a golden knife and the label said it 
was tempered or hardened - I don't remember which. I know how to temper steel 
and I know that copper is hardened when it is hammered. What about gold?
Thanking in advance for any answer.

John B Askenmalm
S-561 34 Sweden

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