Silver bracelet.

Silver bracelet.

Silver is a soft, white, lustrous transition metal with the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of all metals[1][3]. It has atomic number 47 and symbol Ag (from Latin *argentum*)[3][4].

Some key properties and uses of silver:

- Highly malleable, ductile, and resistant to atmospheric oxidation[1]
- Used in jewelry, tableware, electronics, and as an antimicrobial[2]
- Exhibits the highest known electrical and thermal conductivity of all metals[1]
- Used in fabricating printed electrical circuits and as a vapor-deposited coating for electronic conductors[1]

• Silver bracelet.
  - Alloyed with nickel or palladium for use in electrical contacts[1]
  - Used as a catalyst to convert ethylene to ethylene oxide, a precursor of many organic compounds[1]
  - One of the noblest, or least chemically reactive, of the transition elements[1]
  
  Silver is widely distributed in nature but the total amount is quite small compared to other metals, constituting 0.05 part per million of Earth's crust[1]. It is found in many naturally occurring minerals like tetrahedrite and argentite (silver sulfide)[1]. Most silver is derived as a by-product from ores mined for other metals like lead, copper, and zinc[1][4].
  
  The value of silver has risen in recent years[2]. As of May 2024, the live spot price of silver is around $25 per ounce[5].
  
  Citations:
  [1] Silver | Facts, Properties, & Uses - Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/silver
  [2] Silver Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver
  [3] Silver - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver
  [4] Silver - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/element/47/silver
  [5] Silver Price Today | Price of Silver Per Ounce | 24 Hour Spot Chart - KITCO https://www.kitco.com/charts/silver