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This is not a process you can do yourself at home. Silver items need to be sent to a professional refinery that has the industrial equipment and chemicals required to separate metal alloys. If you have a significant amount of silver to refine (several kilos or more) it may be worth findings a refinery and sending material in directly. Otherwise, small amounts are best handled through reputable jewelry stores or jewelry supply outfits.

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Is 900 silver more valuable than 925 sterling silver?

In silver scrap wise yes 925 is more valuable.don't melt old coins they may be valued a lot more that spot silver. .900 silver is basically 90% pure 925 is 92.5% pure .999 is classed as 24ct in the silver world.but you can get purer silver around .99999.but silver can never be 100% pure it always still has other metals in it no mater how pure.


What is the difference between Pure Silver and Fine Silver?

Pure silver typically refers to silver that is at least 99.9% pure. Fine silver, on the other hand, refers to silver that is at least 99.95% pure. In general, fine silver is considered slightly purer than pure silver.


Is a sterling silver chain worth anything?

Yes, sterling silver has value as a precious metal because it contains 92.5% pure silver. The chain's worth will depend on its weight and current market value for silver. You may be able to sell it for its scrap metal value or more if it has additional worth as a piece of jewelry.


How does the density of a pure silver teapot compare to a pure silver bracelet?

The density of a pure silver teapot should be similar to that of a pure silver bracelet. Both items are made of the same material (silver) and, assuming they have similar dimensions and thickness, they should have a similar density.


What are kinds of silver IE sterling and pure silver?

Sterling silver is an alloy containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. Pure silver, also called fine silver, contains 99.9% silver and is softer than sterling silver, making it less commonly used for functional items.

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What is a 1939 Mexican 50 centavos worth?

About $6 or so in scrap silver if worn, about $10 if in better shape. It is a common date and is 72% pure silver.


How much is sterling silver worth as scrap?

As of 1 May 2014, the price of silver is down to $19.06 per ounce, and sterling silver is 92.5% pure. Weigh your item and do the math.


How do you refine sliver scrap?

Silver scrap is already refined silver.


Value of a pure silver quarter?

You don't have a pure silver quarter as the US has never minted a pure silver (99.9% pure or higher) silver quarter. Instead what you have is a 90% silver quarter which would be dated 1964 or prior. The value depends on a number of factors including the date, the mintmark and the condition. But a silver quarter is worth $5-6 in scrap silver regardless of type or condition, however some quarters can be worth significantly more.


Is 900 silver more valuable than 925 sterling silver?

In silver scrap wise yes 925 is more valuable.don't melt old coins they may be valued a lot more that spot silver. .900 silver is basically 90% pure 925 is 92.5% pure .999 is classed as 24ct in the silver world.but you can get purer silver around .99999.but silver can never be 100% pure it always still has other metals in it no mater how pure.


1963 silver dime worth?

About $2.20ish in silver scrap. They are common and only worth silver scrap regardless of condition.


How much is a half dollar 1966 as of 2013?

Its worth about $5 in scrap silver. It is 40% silver and only worth scrap silver.


What would be the price of 3 tons of silver?

That depends on a lot of factors.... is it PURE silver? .999 fine? or is it sterling silver? 92 1/2% fine? or is it some sort of industrial silver? If it is "scrap" silver it would be worth far less than silver bullion or silver coins.


A sample of 0.53 grams of an ore contains 5.4 percent silver How many milligrams of pure silver are in the sample?

To calculate the amount of pure silver in the sample, multiply the mass of the ore by the percentage of silver: 0.53 grams * 5.4% = 0.02862 grams of silver. To convert grams to milligrams, multiply by 1000: 0.02862 grams * 1000 = 28.62 milligrams of pure silver in the sample.


What is the difference between Pure Silver and Fine Silver?

Pure silver typically refers to silver that is at least 99.9% pure. Fine silver, on the other hand, refers to silver that is at least 99.95% pure. In general, fine silver is considered slightly purer than pure silver.


What is scrap silver?

Scrap silver refers to any silver items that are no longer wanted or useful in their current form, such as broken jewelry, silverware, or silver coins. This silver can be sold to refiners or jewelers to be melted down and reused to create new silver items.


Is it possible to trade in scrap silver for money?

Yes, you can trade in scrap silver for money. The precious metals prices are at a thirty year high right now. The price you will receive for your scrap silver will vary depending on the price that is determined by the Commodities Exchange (COMEX).