Surface Mount Resistor (Non-Gold Electronic Component)
Electronic Component (SMD Resistor) · None (Possible trace gold plating on internal bond wires)
Purity: Trace amounts / Non-precious (0.01% or less)
Type
Electronic Component (SMD Resistor)
Purity
Trace amounts / Non-precious (0.01% or less)
Gold Type
None (Possible trace gold plating on internal bond wires)
Weight
0.01 - 0.05 grams
Description
This is a Surface Mount Device (SMD) resistor, not a gold bullion item or jewelry. The numeric code 331 indicates a resistance value of 330 ohms (33 followed by one zero). Such components are found on circuit boards in various consumer electronics.
Key Features
White ceramic body, black resistive film top with '331' marking, and silver-toned solderable terminals.
Color & Finish
Grey, white, and black with a matte ceramic and metallic finish
Hallmarks & Stamps
331 (Numerical resistance code indicating 330 Ohms)
Dimensions Estimate
3.2mm x 1.6mm (Approximate 1206 package size)
Gemstones & Inlays
None; black protective glass/epoxy coating over resistive element
Clasp & Closure
None; utilizes solder pads for surface mount attachment
Chain & Links
None; rectangular ceramic substrate with metallic end-caps
Craftsmanship Details
Precision industrial thick-film or thin-film deposition on a ceramic substrate with nickel/tin-plated terminals.
Authentication Indicators
Identification code '331' is a standard electronics industry marking, not a precious metal hallmark.
Origin & Maker
Unknown industrial electronics manufacturer
Era & Period
Contemporary High-Tech (1980s-Present)
Age Estimate
Produced within the last 5-10 years
Cultural Significance
Representative of the miniaturization of technology in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Condition Notes
Appears removed from a device; Fair condition with potential heat stress or physical wear.
Value Estimate
Melt value: $0.00; Market value: Less than $0.01 USD (sold in bulk containers).
Care & Maintenance
Requires anti-static handling if intended for functional reuse; otherwise, handle as e-waste.
Similar Items
Other SMD components like capacitors (usually plain brown/tan) or inductors.
Interesting Facts
While modern electronics contain trace gold in connectors and bond wires, an individual resistor typically contains negligible to zero recoverable gold.