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karatThe unit of purity in gold in the USA. Pure gold is 24-karat; 22-karat (the purest used in jewelry) is 22 parts gold and two parts alloy (to give greater strength); 18-karat is 75% gold. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The purity of gold is measured in karats, and pure gold is 24 karats. 96% oxygen- free copper, a 24- karat gold cable terminal, and an aluminum woven exterior to reduce external noise. The purity of gold is measured in a unit called Karat (K). |
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