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Q: What is the process of refining silver?
A: Silver refining is basically the recovery or recycling of silver from items that contain this precious metal. Items that are refined for their silver content include:
- Jewelry
- Sterling silver flatware
- Silver serving sets
- Silver coins
- X-Ray films
- Photographic film & paper
- Silver from photo processing solutions
- Mirror over-spray
For industrial and manufacturing items such as silver flake from photo film, silver from x-ray film and scrap silver sludge are recovered. The process is more involved where the refiner first has to burn the film and then put the ashes into the acid base.
On the Web you may find methods for home silver refining, I would not recommend this without having an experienced refiner handy. Because you are working with acid, there is a risk in the home, especially if you are trying to collect ash which requires very high heat conducted in a furnace.
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In the refining of silver the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal write down the reaction involved?
One possibility is Cu + AgNO3 => Ag + CuNO3.
How do you describe The Refining Process?
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Which of the following regions is not a center for gas extraction and oil refining?
east Asia
What is fractional separation?
is a method of http://www.answers.com/topic/refining substances based on differences in http://www.answers.com/topic/solubility.
What is the chemical name for silver?
The chemical name for silver is silver. The atomic symbol for silver, Ag, comes from its Latin name, argentum, which means "silver."
What is the texture of silver?
silver can be as smooth or as rough as the refining process makes it
Is there a solution that will separate silver from the metals it is mixed with?
No, you have to use elctro refining.
How do you refine silver?
Most silver is obtained from refining other metals. It's extracted through a flotation process. Then the silver itself is refined through smelting.
what is the best book on refining precious metals?
One highly recommended book on refining precious metals is "Refining Precious Metal Wastes" by C.M. Hoke. It provides detailed information on various refining techniques, processes, and equipment needed for refining gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals. It is often considered a comprehensive guide for individuals and businesses involved in precious metal refining.
What is the value of ten troy ounces of .999 fine silver from south east refining?
As of today, March 5, 2007, the current spot price for silver is $12.83. $12.83 X 10 ounces = $128.30 The fact that the silver came from South East Refining adds no collectible value.
Why silver tarnishes more near a petroleum refinery?
silver reacts with residual gases of the petroleum refining process, oxidises and gets tarnished.
What is Mobious process in silver refining?
The process dissolves silver from impure silver anode and precipitates it pure on a cathode. Using a current rectifier and electrolyte that includes silver and copper nitrate in solution
What forms silver?
Silver is an element found naturally on the earth (Au on the periodic table), so silver is "created" by mining and refining it until it's shiny and solid. Au for gold, Ag for silver.
What is the difference between sterling silver and solid silver?
Sterling silver has a silver content of 92.5%. Solid silver is silver that is close to 100% pure, though metals are never 100% pure as the refining would be too expensive to be worthwhile.
In the refining of silver the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal write down the reaction involved?
One possibility is Cu + AgNO3 => Ag + CuNO3.
Can you reuse the silver that was once silver platting?
Technically you can refine silver plate from metal items. However, silver plate by weight is a tiny fraction of a percent of the total item. It is rarely worth the expense of the refining process.
What do you mean by petroleum refining?
petroleum refining is petroleum refining
