I have an ampule (sealed glass container) labeled Mallinkrot Gold Chloride. The label says 1g (then the rest of the label is scratched). I assume that it is 1 grain or 0.06grams so it's worth about $70.
How do I extract the gold? I'm thinking that I can crush the ampule under water and probably knock the gold out with zinc or iron, filter the precipitate and burn the filter to recover the tiny button.
Anyone know the best way?
Note: Yes, I know that gold chloride is both a deadly poison, and if a spot of solution gets on your skin, you will wear a "pink" spot for years (or forever) where the proteins in the skin reduce the gold within the living tissue.
How do I extract the gold? I'm thinking that I can crush the ampule under water and probably knock the gold out with zinc or iron, filter the precipitate and burn the filter to recover the tiny button.
Anyone know the best way?
Note: Yes, I know that gold chloride is both a deadly poison, and if a spot of solution gets on your skin, you will wear a "pink" spot for years (or forever) where the proteins in the skin reduce the gold within the living tissue.