Why gold never tarnishes has finally been explained

Per ScienceDaily, researchers have discovered that gold atoms reorganize on the surface into patterns that prevent oxygen from reacting with the metal, suppressing oxidation by up to a trillion-fold. That's why gold jewelry stays bright for generations. The finding could help scientists engineer more powerful gold-based catalysts for manufacturing and clean energy.

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