What causes silver to tarnish quickly?

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asked Dec 13, 2023 in laundry/Cleaning by longbeachbum (1,640 points)
What causes silver to tarnish quickly?

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answered Jun 2 by 7maxwarren (14,800 points)
A chemical reaction with sulfur containing substances in the air forming silver sulfide is what tarnishes silver quickly.

When the silver is exposed to moisture, humidity and air pollution it can accelerate the tarnishing process.

Rubber, wool and some papers that contain sulfur compounds an cause the silver to tarnish quickly.

To keep your sterling silver from tarnishing store the silver so that it does not get exposed to moisture or harmful substances.

You can store the silver in airtight bags or containers and store the silver in a cool, dry place and use some tarnish resistant strips or even chalk to absorb any moisture.

You can also store the silver in anti tarnish pouches or cloths.

To store silver so it doesn't tarnish you should store the silver so that it's kept away from moisture and air.

You can store the silver by wrapping each piece of silver in acid free tissue paper and placing the silver in a Ziploc bag with the air removed.

And you should also store the silver in a cool, dark and dry place to keep the silver from tarnishing.

You can also store the silver in anti tarnish bags or strips can also be used to absorb pollutants and moisture.

Silver lasts for a lifetime and even longer when cared for properly.

Although silvers lifespan can also vary depending on factors such as wear and ear, storage conditions and even exposure to certain substances and moisture.

Silver is known for being durable and can also withstand daily wear and it can be passed down through family for generations.

Silver that is exposed to air and moisture, contact with harsh chemicals like cleaning products, and perfume or frequent wear or use can lead to the silver to tarnish and wear.

Regular cleaning of the silver and keeping the silver away from sunlight and humidity as well as harsh chemicals can extend the lifespan of the silver.

Silver tarnishing is a natural oxidation process which can occur over time and turn the silver black or dull which is more noticeable with less than ideal storage or if it's silver jewelry and it's not worn frequently.

Gold plating on silver and silver jewelry can also last a very long time but it can fade overtime.

For sterling silver jewelry including silver rings have been worn daily for decades without any issues.

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