Which of the following metal is considered as the principal hardener and gives red colour to the alloy?
Correct Answer: Copper
Description: Copper when added to gold-based alloys, imparts a reddish color to the gold and hardens the alloy via a solid-solution or ordered-solution mechanism.
Ref: Craig’s 14th edition page 183, 184
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