Long Shot
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Today I made my first attempt at the silver cell on a benchtop small scale. I am now on my second of four "doorknobs". It seems to be going good and the cell temperature is warm but not hot. I started off a little high in the volts to get things going then reduced to 9V, 2 amps, getting nice crystal. I made my electrolyte out of my last batch of contacts, twice refined, and multiple hot water rinses to get as much copper out as possible. On the second refinement I dissolved two 3/4 oz sterling medallions I had for good measure. My knobs weigh up at over 7 ozt and am looking forward to the outcome.
Dollar store basket made from a funnel type thing (I think it was intended as a floating pool drink glass) which is perfect for the 1L beaker, cloth is fine weave muslin.
Dollar store basket made from a funnel type thing (I think it was intended as a floating pool drink glass) which is perfect for the 1L beaker, cloth is fine weave muslin.