Hi,
I have come across a CEARCO Spain Vintage Ceramic 24k Gold Trim & Enamel Hand Painted Birds Flowers Wall Decorative Hanging Plate Collectible that states it's generously embellished with 24 Karat Gold.
There is a thick gold edging and there are numerous gold accents throughout the design. I would like to know if its possible to recover that gold from this ceramic 24k gold trim decorative plate.
I am thinking I could break it into several pieces and put them into my beaker and use aqua regia to begin the recovery. Of course im not real sure how that reaction will act with the ceramic if any at all.
All advise is greatly appreciated.
Dustin
I have come across a CEARCO Spain Vintage Ceramic 24k Gold Trim & Enamel Hand Painted Birds Flowers Wall Decorative Hanging Plate Collectible that states it's generously embellished with 24 Karat Gold.
There is a thick gold edging and there are numerous gold accents throughout the design. I would like to know if its possible to recover that gold from this ceramic 24k gold trim decorative plate.
I am thinking I could break it into several pieces and put them into my beaker and use aqua regia to begin the recovery. Of course im not real sure how that reaction will act with the ceramic if any at all.
All advise is greatly appreciated.
Dustin