09/09/2026
π€ Why Does Silver Turn Black? | The Science Behind It
β¨ Ever wondered why your shiny silver jewellery slowly turns black? π€
Itβs called tarnishing.
Silver reacts with tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide (HβS) in the air and forms silver sulfide (AgβS) β the black coating you see on the surface.
π¬ Shiny Silver β Silver Sulfide β Black Tarnish
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