Sterlium Plus vs. Argentium Silver sheet?

[DakotaDocMartin]

I ordered out some strips of Argentium Silver sheet back in March from Stuller. I was just now looking on their website and saw their selection of Argentium sheet is down to only a few thicknesses of thin gauges.

I now see they have Sterlium Plus sheet listed. From what I can gather, it's Stuller's own version of germanium alloy silver. Perhaps the reasoning behind it is they probably won't require licensing to use the stuff. (I know that you need to be registered before you can use the unicorn stamp for Argentium.)

I'm wondering if anyone has engraved the Sterlium Plus yet? I'm thinking it should be similar in properties to Argentium.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Did some work on tubing made from the stuff... was a little softer than old fashioned sterling.

No way of knowing for sure whether it was in it's hardest state... but it was drawn stock - so it was work hardened at least.


Brian