Simulations solve mystery of why silver tarnishes

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Discovery could create corrosion-proof circuits

The long standing mystery of why silver tarnishes much more quickly when exposed to sulfur, rather than oxygen, has been solved using molecular dynamics simulations. The work could be useful for producing corrosion-resistant silver to prevent circuit board failure, as well as help conservators of silver jewellery and historical artefacts.