Turning a BLOB into PURE GOLD!
Modern Goldsmith・13 minutes read
A metal blob with potentially gold content was inherited by the client, weighing 533.3 grams with 41.7% pure gold, requiring extraction through various chemical processes resulting in 213.2 grams of 99% pure gold, surpassing initial expectations.
Insights
- The gold extraction process involves intricate steps like cutting, testing, melting, and chemical reactions to purify the metal.
- Despite initial impurities and challenges in the extraction process, the final gold weight of 213.2 grams at 99% purity exceeded the client's expectations.
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Recent questions
How can gold be extracted from metal blobs?
By cutting a sliver and using a gold tester, then melting down the blob to reveal impurities and using chemistry for extraction.
What is the purity of the gold in the metal blob?
The gold in the metal blob has a purity of 41.7%.
What is the final weight of the extracted gold?
The final weight of the extracted gold is 213.2 grams.
What is aqua regia used for in gold extraction?
Aqua regia is used to dissolve gold by combining hydrochloric and nitric acid.
How are impurities filtered out from gold nuggets?
Impurities are filtered out from gold nuggets by cleaning them in distilled water.
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"Extracting Gold from Inherited Metal Blob"
- A metal blob, potentially containing gold, was inherited by the client.
- The blob weighs 533.3 grams, with 41.7% being pure gold.
- The process of extracting the pure gold involves cutting a sliver and using a gold tester.
- The blob is melted down, revealing impurities and requiring chemistry for extraction.
- Water casting results in a blob with a face, prompting a redo in a larger container.
- Gold nuggets are cleaned in distilled water, filtering out impurities.
- The gold is dissolved using hydrochloric and nitric acid, creating aqua regia.
- Sodium metabisulfite precipitates the gold out of the solution.
- The final gold weight is 213.2 grams, with a purity of 99%, exceeding expectations.
