The Chemical Composition of the 2016 Rio Olympic Medals

Olympic Medal Composition

Compound Interest broke down the chemical composition of the medals being awarded at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio. Although they are gold-plated, the gold medals have not been pure gold since the 1912 Olympics.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.

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