Argentium does work differently from other silver alloys and takes a bit of getting used to. Work needs to be supported well as the metal will slump when very hot. You cannot poke or prod it when it is red hot as it will crumble. On the positive side, there is no fire stain or fire scale, it can be fused (joined without solder), can be hardened in an ordinary oven (heat precipitation), it is very bright white (especially the .960), and of course it is resistant to tarnish (not tarnish proof). Separate polishing buffs should be used to avoid contaminating the germanium surface layer which gives it its tarnish resistance. It solders somewhat like gold in that it does not transfer heat in the same manner as traditional sterling. Only the area being soldered need be heated. I like it for the type of work I do (constructed pieces) and use it almost exclusively. I will attach a few photos more of pieces made with Argentium® silver.