help with getting gold out of my pan.

[Harkey1]

Leave it to a newby to invent a new problem. Here goes...
I have been using my wife's electric skillet (problem one). I know it is ruined. I am getting her a new one anyway. The top is broke and non-stick bottom is scratched.
Problem two is this...
Evidently solution has splashed out in to the bottom. I now have a coat of fine gold flakes stuck to the pan. I have tried to scrape it off with my fingernail.
What wise person has a solution for getting my gold out of my pan.
Glenn

 

[goldenchild]

Can we get a picture of what you are talking about?

 

[glorycloud]

You could add a little bit of HCL / Cl and dissolve the gold.
Knowing of course that you will really need to wash the gold well after
you eventually drop it with SMB.

 

[jimdoc]

I would just wipe it with a paper towel or filter paper,and then add it to my burn pile for when the gold tied up in the filters is recovered.
It all ads up, but is a hassle for small amounts.Its better to just save it,and deal with it later

Jim

 

[Barren Realms 007]

You could add a little bit of HCL / Cl and dissolve the gold.
Knowing of course that you will really need to wash the gold well after
you eventually drop it with SMB.

It is an electric skillet which means it is possibly made out of aluminum.