Hello lanfear. As a "noob" and I still am, I agree with you. I don't mind researching past or current threads looking for an answer to a question I have. Usually during this "researching" I read lots of other valuable information. And yes, recovering gold can be dangerous. And refining gold can be very dangerous. Always keep my long sleeves, rubber gloves on, and safety glasses. And 1 process I have not tried, and probably never will is "wet ashing" I believe. We're a person boils IC chips in sulphuric acid. Correct me if that's not correct. Anyhow your input is appreciated. Be safe.