Silver Samurai

the silver alloy of the tazze is about 87–88% out of 999.9% purity, and was thus considerably higher than the “13 loth” (or 812.5/1000) purity in most of the towns of the Holy Roman Empire. The official Antwerp registrar from the early 16th century mentions 944,45/ 1000 purity, which was increased to 888/1000 purity by 1608. In addition to the pictorial and descriptive evidence presented by Julia Siemon (chap. 2 and 3), there are significant stylistic parallels to about a half-dozen silver objects

An increase in PCL triol content caused an increase in the relative intensity of the symmetric deformation of CH2 groups of PU films, observed in the range of 1475 – 1450 cm-1. Also, the symmetric stretching of N-COO and stretching of C-O-C bond in polyurethane are observed in the range of 1150 – 940 cm-1. A reduction in the relative intensity of the main PU absorbance peaks was observed in the samples after ultrasonic process, whereas the broad band in the region of 1100 – 1000 cm-1 maintained its

Structural studies Fig.5 shows the XRD patterns for pure PVdF-HFP, undispersed GPE and nanocomposite gel films dispersed with different amount of Al2O3 and MgAl2O4 nanofillers. The characteristic XRD peaks of PVdF-HFP, observed at Bragg angles, 2θ ~17.7˚, 20.0˚, 26.5˚, 38.4˚, 39.0˚, 45.0˚ and 65˚ indicate its semi-crystalline nature (Fig. 5a). The XRD pattern of undispersed GPE shows a broad hump between 12˚ and 28˚ (Fig. 5b) which shows the predominant amorphous nature of the GPE. The PVdF-HFP peaks

Coins from the Royal Canadian Mint Some of the most popular silver coins and bars from north of the border are produced by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM). These beautiful, low-premium coins from Canada are recognized around the globe. From the iconic Maple Leaf to speciality issues such as the “Wildlife Series,” these coveted coins offer some of the most reasonable premiums among respected government issue bullion. Learn more about coins from the Royal Canadian Mint and how the production process

Louis Comfort Tiffany is connected with Long Island, New York for his grand and elaborate estate, Laurelton Hall. In 1916, “after Tiffany’s personal involvement in the design of ecclesiastical windows had ended with his retirement to Laurel Hollow and the establishment of his art school.” (Spinzia). Tiffany’s mansion, in Laurel Hollow, was designed in an electric style using elements of Art Nouveau. This complex and intricate work of Tiffany’s is the ultimate culmination of his great talents and

One of the most popular, besides colorful types of beads you can wear are tourmaline beads. These eye-catching beads can be designed into many types of jewelry, including earrings, rings, pendants and bracelets. Most of tourmaline are faceted, meaning they have a smooth cut. If you’re in the market for tourmaline beads, here are some of their benefits, besides some buying considerations. Benefits of Wearing Tourmaline Necklaces, Bracelets and Wristbands Tourmaline beads are known for their unique

I felt hot. Unbearably hot. not only by the temperature of the air, but by the feeling of something glaring at me. Though this was obviously discomforting, I was immobile and had been such a way since I woke up. Despite my inability to move, I was fully aware of what happened and though I couldn't see it, I could most definitely hear it. Occasionally I felt something touch me, I assumed some demon had the sense to stop me from getting dehydrated, multiple times in the day I was cooled off by a wet

Gold Jewelry Humans started to learn how to use items to decorate themselves in the distant past. They used items they found like fish bones, stones and shells as ornaments worn on their bodies. Later, they started to use pearls, gemstones, gold and silver as the raw material of jewelry. In ancient Egypt and Greece, they worked with a great quantity of gold to make jewelry. Although jewelry of these two countries were made of the same material, they had a different meaning and function that was sometimes

Neosporin is a topical antibiotic that comes in both a cream and ointment form. Neosporin consists of three different antibiotics, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and bacitracin, which are antibiotics that kill bacteria on the skin. Neosporin is used to prevent the introduction of infection and aid healing of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. This product prevents/treats only bacterial skin infections. It will not work for other types of skin infections. Cream form is best when covering large

Why was salt so valuable that it was once used as money. Salt was valuable for many reasons. Salt had different values to different people. So valuable, that it was used a money for centuries. Salt had a various amount of uses and properties that made it so valuable to be used as a currency for over 5 Countries (TIME). “Salt is one of the most useful items in this world today and we would be in terror without it.” (Salt-An Amazing History). Salt was used as money for four main reason. Those four