Gold is considered the most "noble" of all metals because it is exceptionally resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and tarnish.

[dbattistella@mstdn.ca]

Gold is considered the most "noble" of all metals because it is exceptionally resistant to oxidation, corrosion, and tarnish. This electrochemical nobility means that gold strongly resists losing electrons and typically remains in its original metallic state rather than forming oxides or ions.

For this reason, in Chinese tea culture, the filters were often made entirely of gold, lasting generations without affecting the taste of the tea.

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