LG422 anti-tarnish sterling silver sheet is engineered for jewelers who want brighter, cleaner results with less post-solder cleanup. Supplied in 6" x 12" master sheets and cut to order along the 6" width, this half-hard material offers improved resistance to fire scale and tarnish compared to traditional sterling—so your finished work stays bright and crisp at the bench.
Features
Low tarnish, fire scale–resistant sterling silver alloy
Brighter and harder than traditional silver/copper sterling
Compatible with traditional sterling and argentium silver solders
Supplied 1/2 hard; can be annealed to dead soft
Cut to order from 6" x 12" master sheets (cuts made along 6" width)
Excellent for stamping, drawing, spinning, rolling, and casting
Specifications
Alloy
LG422 Sterling Silver (Germanium-bearing)
Sheet Size
6" x 12" (152.4 mm x 304.8 mm) master sheet
Temper
1/2 Hard (Vickers Hardness 105–118)
Dead Soft Hardness
Vickers Hardness 60–70
Density
5.36 troy oz/in³
Solidus
1504°F (818°C)
Liquidus
1655°F (902°C)
Annealing Range
1000–1200°F (538–649°C), 30–60 minutes
Age Hardening
575–650°F (300–350°C) for 45–60 minutes after anneal and water quench
Manufactured In
USA
Brand
LeachGarner
Available Options
Part #
Gauge
Size
844LG-6761
26
6" x 1"
844LG-6762
26
6" x 2"
844LG-6763
26
6" x 3"
844LG-6764
26
6" x 4"
844LG-6765
26
6" x 5"
844LG-6766
26
6" x 6"
844LG-6767
26
6" x 7"
844LG-6768
26
6" x 8"
844LG-6769
26
6" x 9"
844LG-67610
26
6" x 10"
844LG-67611
26
6" x 11"
844LG-67612
26
6" x 12"
844LG-6861
28
6" x 1"
844LG-6862
28
6" x 2"
844LG-6863
28
6" x 3"
844LG-6864
28
6" x 4"
844LG-6865
28
6" x 5"
844LG-6866
28
6" x 6"
844LG-6867
28
6" x 7"
844LG-6868
28
6" x 8"
844LG-6869
28
6" x 9"
844LG-68610
28
6" x 10"
844LG-68611
28
6" x 11"
844LG-68612
28
6" x 12"
844LG-6961
30
6" x 1"
844LG-6962
30
6" x 2"
844LG-6963
30
6" x 3"
844LG-6964
30
6" x 4"
844LG-6965
30
6" x 5"
844LG-6966
30
6" x 6"
844LG-6967
30
6" x 7"
844LG-6968
30
6" x 8"
844LG-6969
30
6" x 9"
844LG-69610
30
6" x 10"
844LG-69611
30
6" x 11"
844LG-69612
30
6" x 12"
Notes
When torch annealing, heat evenly to a glowing pink or dull red color; use a darkened room to accurately judge color.
Allow to air cool until the visible glow disappears under normal lighting, then water quench.
Heating below the proper annealing temperature may cause cracking during quenching.
Contains germanium, which forms a protective oxide layer that helps resist fire scale and tarnish.
Enameling performance is poor; stamping, drawing, spinning, rolling, and casting are excellent.
For brazing, use solders with a flow point below 1350°F (732°C) for best results.