Non-Chemical Gold Fingers

[jimdoc]

It is usually outside of the building in the brick and mortar area in the
Home Depot. We had some leak at the Home Depot I worked at and it
was a mess. Just ask for it, that is the easiest way to find if they have it or not, just ask somebody that looks like they are in charge.
-Also they are 2 gallons inside a cardboard box.

 

[lazersteve]

Rabyt;

It's at Lowes in 2 places:

1) Go to the garden shop and go to the back where the pool chemicals are. You'll see some cardboard boxes with Corrosive printed in black ink on them set on pallets on the floor. These boxes have two 1 gallon bottles of muriatic in them.

2) Go to the isle near the paint department where the solvents are like paint thinners and mineral spirits. Across the isle from the solvents on the floor you'll see muriatic acid in white plastic 1 gallon jugs with blue ink printing on them. They are sold individually.

Let me know what you turn up.

Steve

 

[goldsilverpro]

It's also in every Ace Hardware I've been in.

 

[Jackrabyt]

Found it at Menards in the paint thinner area. Neither Lowes in the area had it anywhere in the store. That is nothing out of the ordinary for this part of Indiana, many times a person says go to Lowes to get such and such and then they tell me they don't have it.

Anyway, I have gathered all of the necessary pieces and parts and will be starting the process on Saturday when my day is free.

Thanks again to Steve and everyone else who responded. Don't worry, I will be bothering the wee-wee out of you most likely when I get start :lol:

 

[Destroyer]

Might I add the Use of a wet Tile saw for Finger Harvesting. The Diamond blade will not do near the damage a Band Saw will. The Tile Saw has a water pump and keep dust from going anywhere at all but into the water table of the Saw. Not to say it can't hurt you if you are not careful kick back ect. The Tile Saw has a sliding table built in that makes for a very stable platform in which to guide the Saw. I did about a pound of finger boards in 45 minutes . Becareful anyway you do it.

Also if you wanted most rental yards have tile saws for $40 $50 a day US

Some can be very small I have a large one a Tile Saw that is and it works well.

I also ran the cuttings in my Keene Gold wheel and recovered some Gold that was flaking off about 20 boards that had been put in Sub Zero. Got a neat little pile I plan to put in a Acid Peroxide mix.

Remember water and Electricity ZAPPPPPP need I say more.

 

[lazersteve]

Destroyer,

I corrected your post to read "Acid Peroxide" instead of Peroxide/Clorox.

You have combined two separate solutions. I just don't want to create any confusion. :wink:

Steve

 

[Destroyer]

Destroyer,

I corrected your post to read "Acid Peroxide" instead of Peroxide/Clorox.

You have combined two separate solutions. I just don't want to create any confusion. :wink:

Steve

lol I need a glossery of terms thanks Steve stuff like that will help everyone use uniform terms and steps. I was very confused to be sure which is why I have Sulfuric acid and three Gallons of Clorox in my garage and not peroxide. Its all good I just need to print of a procedures and hang them in the Garage before I start mixing. It sure pays to double check anything you are about to do.

 

[lazersteve]

which is why I have Sulfuric acid and three Gallons of Clorox

Hopefully you meant muriatic acid and 3 gallons of clorox. The HCl-Cl reaction calls for muriatic acid and clorox NOT sulfuric.

The electrolytic cell uses sulfuric.

Here's a quick reaction list:

1. AR= Aqua Regia = 1 part Nitric Acid, 3 parts Muriatic Acid (some guys use 4 parts muriatic). Used to dissolve high karat gold, gold powder, gold foils, dissolves Platinum when hot.
   
2. HCl-Cl= Clorox Method = 4 Parts Muriatic, 1 Part Clorox (adding in small increments) Used to dissolve gold foils and powder
   
3. AP= Acid Peroxide = 2 Parts Muriatic Acid, 1 Part 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. Dissolves base metals, slowly dissolves gold when heated.
   
4. Dilute Nitric Acid= 1 part water, 1 part 70% Nitirc Acid. Used to inquart, dissolve base metals, dissolves palladium, and dissolves silver.
   
5. Sulfuric Acid = 1 cup 96%+ Sulfuric, 1/8 tsp glycerin. Used as electrolyte in electrolytic cell along with a small amount of glycerin.

This list is not all inclusive. There are many more methods to dissolve gold and base metals.


Steve

 

[Destroyer]

I have Sulfuric but that is okay I know what it is for now. The Cell. I have an inventory of good stuff but I had just confused battery acid with Nitric is all. Thanks that list is perfect.

 

[Destroyer]

I have Sulfuric but that is okay I know what it is for now. The Cell. I have an inventory of good stuff so it is all good, but I had just confused battery acid with Nitric is all and it is just as well I don't need Nitric acid any way. Thanks that list is perfect.

This is a good example of why anyone one should double even Triple check. I can always be counted on as an example of what not to do...lol.

 

[lazersteve]

Destroyer you've inspired me to post a new topic:

Reaction List

Seems to me like you may need to study it a bit. :wink: You may even want to print it out. :lol:

Steve

 

[mwren]

Morning Steve,

I have been following this post as I also bought a similar book on ebay, I am attempting the same process. I have about 50lbs. of fingers trimmed and ready to go. I cannot seem to access the link where you actually explain the process. Please advise.

 

[lazersteve]

MWren,

Check the Acid Peroxide video on my website:

http://www.goldrecovery.us

It's under the 'Show Gold Videos' section.

The entrie finger recovery process is spelled out in detail.

Steve

 

[mwren]

I've got the process down. I have run 3 successful batches so far.

I start the process in my basement and then move it outside. My question is will the cold weather effect the process, and if so, at what temperture range, or season is best for optimum results?

 

[Noxx]

Yes, cold weather will affect the process time greatly.
The best is around 30°C.
But under 20°C, the reaction will be very slow.

 

[eagle2]

No one mentioned using a large vice. This is very quick and easy. Wear gloves. Bend the board back and forth two or three times then snap off the tab or connector. I have a large 2 foot by 3 foot garden tub below the vice to catch everything. The vice method gives you all the clearance you need, no matter whats on the board! ------ Al