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Transmutation of lead into gold isn't just theoretically possible - it has been achieved! Glenn Seaborg, 1951 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, succeeded in transmuting a minute quantity of lead (possibly en route from bismuth, in 1980) into gold. There is an earlier report (1972) in which Soviet physicists at a nuclear research facility near Lake Baikal in Siberia accidentally discovered a reaction for turning lead into gold when they found the lead shielding of an experimental reactor had changed to gold. Today particle accelerators routinely transmute elements. A charged particle is accelerated using electrical and/or magnetic fields. This makes one "re-think" what CERN's Large Hadron Collider could be used for, instead of searcing for the "higgs-boson" particle.
Additionally, while it may never be commonplace to transmute lead into gold, it is practical to obtain gold from lead ores. The minerals galena (lead sulfide, PbS), cerussite (lead carbonate, PbCO3), and anglesite (lead sulfate, PbSO4) often contain zinc, gold, silver, and other metals. Once the ore has been pulverized, chemical techniques are sufficient to separate the gold from the lead. The result is almost alchemy...almost.
Can anyone guess what would happen to the world's related economies if it were discovered that some entity had discovered a relatively simple way to transmute lead/bismuth into gold? The process for making REAL diamonds has already been learned, so certainly, anyone investing in diamonds is a pure fool. Chemistry is the smarter brother of Alchemy. BS? Don't kid yourself, the world has many secrets, and making GOLD is probably already being done-in my opinion.
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What did alchemists make out of iron and lead?
Alchemists believed they could transform iron into gold through a process called transmutation. Lead was also considered a common base metal that alchemists attempted to transmute into a more noble metal like gold. However, these claims were never scientifically proven and were considered mystical practices.
Why does the alchemists kept trying to change lead into gold?
Well, i would think it's because gold is a more rare gem and it has more uses. There is a higher demand for gold than for lead, and gold is very precious because of its rarity. Hope I helped, Camikinz96 ----------------------------- Because Lead is worth about 10 cents an ounce, Gold is worth $1,100 per ounce...The sad irony is that if it was easy to change Lead into Gold then Gold would become worthless as it would become as common as Lead
Who were the people that tried to make lead into gold?
Alchemists in the Middle Ages and Renaissance attempted to transform base metals like lead into gold through a process called transmutation. Their efforts were fueled by the belief that achieving this transformation would lead to great wealth and wisdom. However, these attempts were unsuccessful as gold cannot be created from other elements using alchemical methods.
Why did alchemists fail to create gold?
Alchemists were unsuccessful in creating gold because their understanding of chemistry was limited, and they did not know about the atomic structure of elements. Their belief in the transmutation of metals through mystical or magical processes was based on false assumptions. Additionally, the energy required to transform one element into another, like lead into gold, is impractical and not achievable with the techniques available to alchemists.
What elements did the alchamists think they could make into gold?
Alchemists believed they could transform base metals like lead into gold through a process called transmutation. They also sought to create a substance called the Philosopher's Stone, which was thought to have the power to transmute base metals into gold. Ultimately, these beliefs were not scientifically valid and alchemy as a practice has been discredited.
What element did ancint alchemists think they could make into gold?
Lead.
Which philosophers wanted to change lead into gold?
Alchemists.
Is alchemists hereditary?
I don't think "alchemists" is the word you meant to use, because your question does not make sense. Alchemists are people who try to magically turn lead into gold, or otherwise magically turn one substance into another.
Who tried to change lead into gold in the middle ages?
Alchemists
What metal were the alchemists trying to produce?
They were trying to convert lead into gold.
What did alchemists make out of iron and lead?
Alchemists believed they could transform iron into gold through a process called transmutation. Lead was also considered a common base metal that alchemists attempted to transmute into a more noble metal like gold. However, these claims were never scientifically proven and were considered mystical practices.
What was the goal of the European alchemists?
To turn lead into gold, and to create the philosopher's stone.
Why does the alchemists kept trying to change lead into gold?
Well, i would think it's because gold is a more rare gem and it has more uses. There is a higher demand for gold than for lead, and gold is very precious because of its rarity. Hope I helped, Camikinz96 ----------------------------- Because Lead is worth about 10 cents an ounce, Gold is worth $1,100 per ounce...The sad irony is that if it was easy to change Lead into Gold then Gold would become worthless as it would become as common as Lead
What was a major goal of some alchemists?
To turn lead into gold, and to create the philosopher's stone.
Who were the people that tried to make lead into gold?
Alchemists in the Middle Ages and Renaissance attempted to transform base metals like lead into gold through a process called transmutation. Their efforts were fueled by the belief that achieving this transformation would lead to great wealth and wisdom. However, these attempts were unsuccessful as gold cannot be created from other elements using alchemical methods.
What probems did alchemists try to slove?
They tried to convert lead into gold, and to create the philosopher's stone.
What part of history were alchemists and what were they trying to achieve?
The Middle Ages. They were trying to convert lead into gold, and to create the philosopher's stone.
