Electrical Hardware

• In electrical equipment, nickel silver is valued for its strength, conductivity, resistance to corrosion, and resistance to heat.
  
  

Boats

• In boats, it provides strength while also being resistant to the rust caused by salt water.
  
  

Instruments

• Instruments made from nickel silver have a bright-looking finish with a high sound quality, but they are less expensive than instruments made from finer metals.
  
  

Coins and Silverware

• This alloy is also used as a base for items that are silver-plated, like silverware and coins. It creates a strong core that makes them more durable and long-lasting.
  
  

Concerns

• Note there is some concern about the use of nickel silver in silverware. Contact with acidic food at high temperatures has been known to destroy the alloy and cause harmful effects.