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Gold has held an enduring
for thousands of years. This
metal has remained a
of elegance and wealth. Scientists have discovered how it stays in such
condition and never loses its shine. Researchers from Tulane University in New Orleans found that gold does not rust or change colour because of the
of atoms on its
. Dr Matthew Montemore wrote that the atoms naturally rearrange themselves into unique zigzag
that minimize chemical reactions with oxygen. He said: "This makes the gold much more
to oxidation." As a result, it does not become
, even after centuries of exposure to the
.
