What is Grain?

Unit of measurement represented by (gn). Describes weight and is uniform in avdp as well as troy ounces. Also known as “Casting Grain”. Purified samples of precious metals that come in small granules. Used to create exact amounts of said precious metal in metal alloys. Non-precious metals that grains are smelted with are called master alloys. Some casting grains can come with the master alloys already mixed in to maintain stability, but most smelters prefer their grains to be pure.

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See Also…

Mint, Bullion, Alloy, Master Alloy, Casting Grain

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