Silver dip works by chemically removing tarnish from silver items. Chemical dips are formulated to dissolve the tarnish on the silver at a faster rate than the silver itself.
Here's a breakdown:
- Tarnish Removal: Silver dip solutions contain chemicals that react with silver sulfide (the primary component of tarnish). This reaction breaks down the silver sulfide, effectively dissolving and removing it from the silver object's surface.
- Controlled Dissolution: A crucial aspect of silver dip is that it dissolves the tarnish more quickly than it dissolves the underlying silver. This selectivity is essential to clean the silver without causing significant damage or material loss.
