Dropping Gold bonding wires in solution

[GoldRob]

Quick question. I have incinerated some gold edge flat packs. The powder sinks with the gold bonding wires In water. The problem I am having is that I want to separate the burnt epoxy (dust resin) from the bonding wires without using acid. Has any been able to make the epoxy dust resin float in a solution, say like coconut oil? Using something other than water? Thanks for any input.

 

[GoldRob]

Some photos for reference.

 

[FrugalRefiner]

Incinerate again.

Dave

 

[GoldRob]

Dave,

Will I have to pound that epoxy again after I burn them again? Say like with a mortar and pestle?

Thanks for the great tip.

Robert

 

[acpeacemaker]

Yeah...fun right?
I used to use a cast iron skillet and the back of a blunt axe head as a mortar and pestle. It worked pretty well.

 

[FrugalRefiner]

When the epoxy is fully incinerated, it will turn to ash and should be easy to crumble. If you still have solid, hard chunks, you need to incinerate again.

Dave