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Pure Gold Is So Malleable It Can Be Stretched Into a Thread
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Pure Gold Is So Malleable It Can Be Stretched Into a Thread

One ounce of pure gold can be drawn into a thread 5 miles long, or hammered into a sheet so thin it covers 100 square feet. This extraordinary malleability and ductility are due to its metallic bonding.

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March 29, 2026
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