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Originally Posted by KB
The Gold was expensive and I think its does not hold up as well to bending as silver does.
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That's interesting. Hans from Qables says exactly the opposite. Gold is supposed to be very maleable, therefore it bends as good as copper. Solid core silver is the one that suposedly breaks pretty easily. But the gold has to be temperred or annealed properly, from what I read. I imagine if it's not, then it might snap. But gold is a soft metal, so I can't imagine it breaking, especially if you're using many strands twisted around eachother.
But what do I know, I don't make cables. I only read what the manufacturers tell me.
Please keep us informed when your electroplating project is done.