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==Allomantic Use==
A electrum [[Misting]] is known as an '''Oracle'''. Burning electrum will reveal possible futures of the Oracle up to several seconds, by casting shadows of oneself like [[atium]] shadows.{{book ref|aol|part=ars}} Electrum's main usage is its ability to counter [[atium]], in this regard and the fact that gold and silver are relatively cheap compared to atium. [[Elend]] called it "poor man's atium".
 
While burning electrum the Oracle's future will not be revealed to enemy Allomancers burning atium. Instead, it will cause the Oracle's observed atium shadow to split, preventing the enemy Allomancer from predicting one's actions.{{book ref|mb3|3}}
 
==Hemalurgic Use==
When used as a Hemalurgic spike, electrum steals Enhancement Allomantic powers ([[chromium]], [[nicrosil]], [[aluminum]], and [[duralumin]]).{{file ref| Hemalurgy table.jpg | Hemalurgy Table}}.
 
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