J Julien62 New member Joined Aug 21, 2020 Messages 1 Aug 23, 2020 #1 How do i recover rhodium from rhodium plated sterling silver
FrugalRefiner Administrator Staff member Administrator Supporting Member Moderator Joined Jan 14, 2012 Messages 6,707 Location Ohio, USA Aug 23, 2020 #2 You can dissolve the silver with 50/50 nitric acid. The rhodium will be left as a solid residue. Be aware that rhodium plating is extremely thin. Don't expect much. Dave
You can dissolve the silver with 50/50 nitric acid. The rhodium will be left as a solid residue. Be aware that rhodium plating is extremely thin. Don't expect much. Dave
Shark Well-known member Joined Jun 8, 2014 Messages 3,468 Location Alabama Aug 23, 2020 #3 If you have a decent amount of material it may end up looking similar to this. This is from watch bezels marked as rhodium plated.
If you have a decent amount of material it may end up looking similar to this. This is from watch bezels marked as rhodium plated.