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 Mar 1 2016, 01:04 PM
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I panned out some more mercury yesterday digging under a massive rock eroding out of the bank.
Has anyone used it before for fine gold recovery? From what it sounds like I could mix it with my fine gold and then cook it off with a propane torch, and it forms a button? If so, couldn't I dump some in my cons and shake it around to retrieve gold that way? Does the mercury cause the gold to bond together to form a single chunk? -------------------- Level 2 member -12/25/16
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 Mar 1 2016, 01:27 PM
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I wouldn't advise using Mercury, very dangerous. One whiff while burning it off will send you to your grave. Modern methods of separation and even kiln methods are far safer and easier than working with Mercury.
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johnnybravo300 Mercury questions Mar 1 2016, 01:04 PM
Silky QUOTE (swizz @ Mar 1 2016, 01:27 PM) I wo... Mar 1 2016, 08:32 PM
James and Cyndi To do it safely, you need a retort. There are vide... Mar 1 2016, 02:42 PM johnnybravo300 I probably won't be trying that. Something saf... Mar 2 2016, 07:54 PM CP QUOTE (johnnybravo300 @ Mar 1 2016, 12:04... Mar 5 2016, 10:15 AM johnnybravo300 Thanks for the info. Burning it seemed very questi... Mar 5 2016, 12:33 PM |
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