So i wanted to update, my little silver cell has processed just about 4000 grams of cement silver. Obviously there have been several electrolyte changes. I have probably changed it to conservatively. However it is definitely a work horse producing about 5 troy ounces a day when in service.
I have learned several things along the way. One think i learned is that i lose about 20 percent of the silver in my electrolyte after a run of about 40 troy ounces.
Another thing is that my anode to cathode ration after i took detailed measurements is closer to 1.2 - 1 then the recommended 2- 1 ratio. This is probably why i could really get some amps in this thing. Once i had some growth i could get close to 4 amps at 3.5 volts which caused me to have to monitor the cell, and turn it down to .90 volts at 1.1 amps in the evening for risk of it shorting out.
Also i learned that the size of the holes in the anode basket vs the ammount of holes has more of an effect on amperage thats able to flow.
Heres some pics of a few highlights.
What i really liked about this design is that when the crystals grew high, i could knock them down under the cathode to let them start growing again and run more silver before cleaning it out.
Ive grown some really cool looking crystals which ive seperated from the main batch and i will post some pics later.
I have learned several things along the way. One think i learned is that i lose about 20 percent of the silver in my electrolyte after a run of about 40 troy ounces.
Another thing is that my anode to cathode ration after i took detailed measurements is closer to 1.2 - 1 then the recommended 2- 1 ratio. This is probably why i could really get some amps in this thing. Once i had some growth i could get close to 4 amps at 3.5 volts which caused me to have to monitor the cell, and turn it down to .90 volts at 1.1 amps in the evening for risk of it shorting out.
Also i learned that the size of the holes in the anode basket vs the ammount of holes has more of an effect on amperage thats able to flow.
Heres some pics of a few highlights.
What i really liked about this design is that when the crystals grew high, i could knock them down under the cathode to let them start growing again and run more silver before cleaning it out.
Ive grown some really cool looking crystals which ive seperated from the main batch and i will post some pics later.