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Gold's Unique Properties Explained

Updated 2026-05-23 17:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have discovered the reason why gold doesn’t ‘rust’ like other metals. The key, they found, is an intricate 'herringbone' pattern of its atoms.

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Scientific American

Scientists discover why gold doesn’t ‘rust’

Gold doesn’t tarnish like similar metals do. A new paper says that the key is the intricate “herringbone” pattern of its atoms.

2026-05-21 18:00 UTC