Estimate on pin yield.

[glondor]

Hye all. I am looking for a bit of help on the yield on a mix of pins. The batch is 1850 g. ( 4.07 pounds). The pins are quite a mix, with lots of flash and partial plate mixed with higher grade full heavy palate material. I am looking for a serious, educated assessment based on what you see in the photos. I will PM each reply with my estimate if you would like. I don't want to post it yet and bias the answers. I will answer any questions as they arise, if any. Thanks in advance, glondor

 

[EDI Refining]

0.40 g / lb

but Glondor - This is strictly my guess

 

[auratus72]

Hi, I am not very experienced but would you like me to guess. 1.8gms/Lb

 

[Palladium]

Hi, I am not very experienced but would you like me to guess.

Make a guess sir. We all have to learn somewhere.

 

[kkmonte]

1.1 g / pound

 

[FrugalRefiner]

0.5 grams / pound. 2.03 grams total.

Dave

 

[cnbarr]

I'll say 0.82g/lb

 

[Geo]

well, theres alot of solder.a large part of the pins are the 0.01% pins.discounting the solder and the low grade pins,if there is a pound of good pins in the mix, there should be at least 2g.add the 3/100's from the low grade pins, about 2.03g-2.05g total.

 

[modtheworld44]

I'm going to say 7-9grams total.



modtheworld44

 

[hfywc]

i would guess 2.5g total

 

[Palladium]

I would guess .6 - .8 grams/lb

 

[glondor]

Hey guys, Thanks a lot. Most were very close to my guesstimate. I see 1.2 g per pound, but I may have wishful thinking on my side. There is a fair blob or 2 of solder in the mix, but maybe some will be AU bearing. Lets hope. I will post results when done.

 

[Smack]

You should be right in the 1g per lb. area.

 

[gold4mike]

.75g/pound or roughly 3.00 grams total

 

[shmandi]

What process will you use for this mixed batch? I have similar stuff and trying to find out what would be best approach.
This is my first post here. A lot of useful information on this forum. Thanks

 

[FrugalRefiner]

Shmandi,

Welcome to the forum! I see you've been a member for a while. I admire and appreciate your restraint in not posting on your first day here asking someone to rescue you from a mess you've already created. I believe you'll do well here.

Dave

 

[trashmaster]

I'll say 4.3g ( what is the prize :mrgreen: )

 

[glondor]

The prize is................................................KNOWLEDGE !! Wooo Hoooo

 

[Barren Realms 007]

.325g /lb

 

[shmandi]

Shmandi,

Welcome to the forum! I see you've been a member for a while. I admire and appreciate your restraint in not posting on your first day here asking someone to rescue you from a mess you've already created. I believe you'll do well here.

Dave

Thanks. Most of the questions have already been answered. Just need to search for answers. And i haven't made any mess (yet), so far i am only collecting stuff.
ok, since this is guessing thread... i guess 3,5 grams for all. and if i win, i want detailed description of procces