Hi Destroyer:
If what I understand is correct, (the ½ HCL mixed with 16 oz (1 lb) of Sub zero), do you mean that you mixed ½ gallon of HCL to 16 ounces of sub zero. That is about the right mix. You want about 4/1 mix HCL to sub zero (sub zero is about the same thing as sodium nitrate or nitrate of soda.
Two things, P111 CPU’s don’t have very much gold. You will be lucky to get about .5 to 1.5 grams of gold from these CPU’s, just not much.
My next concern is the amount of SMB you added. You may want to make a note; you only add the equal amount of SMB to the amount of the expected gold yield. I realize that is difficult to do, so I come up with a predetermined amount of SMB according to the amount of solution and metal that I dissolve. (Best case scenario) I always let it sit for 24 hours before I siphon off the liquid from the residue. (Gold)
I never add more than 1 oz of SMB to 1 qt of HCL and 8 oz of sodium nitrate (Nitrate Soda), with 150 grams of metal regardless the gold content, except karat gold. On the above amount, 1 oz should be plenty, for like I said there is not much gold in the P111 chips.
You may want to try and neutralize the solution again. If the gold won’t fall, try to add some more dissolved urea to the solution and check for any action. My formula for Aqua Regia of this amount I use 16 oz of urea dissolved in about 500 ml of very hot water to make sure the nitrate is neutralized. This amount of chips will not use much nitric acid to dissolve and you will have to add quite a bit of urea to totally neutralize. This is where a good PH tester comes in handy. Also if you are using commercial precious metals test solution, remember that it will detect 4 parts per million. Also once you have made absolutely sure the solution is neutralized, then you may want to heat it to about 150 to 170 degrees F and this will speed up the fall of the gold. Gold will not fall unless the solution is completely neutralized.
If none of this works, you may have to start all over. The gold is still there. Just keep the forum posted on your progress and we can tell you how to start over if you have too.
Catfish
PS If you will send me your email address via PM, I will send you a spread sheet on Aqua Regia and the chemicals needed and amounts. I dont like the Sub Zero mix and my mix is a lot cheaper and readly available at your nearest feed store and Lowes.