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Because Platinum is so unbelievably expensive that chances are, it's nickel. You probably mean Palladium, not Platinum. The only way to tell for sure is to do a scratch test at a jewelry store where they will scratch a microscopic bit off the metal off and react it with a chemical to test it.
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How do you extract nickel from scrap how to extract nickel from scrap?
Unfortunately nickel is usually alloyed into a metal; for example stainless steel has high chromium and nickel content in order to boost its corrosion resistance. When you scrap your nickel alloy, you should get payed accordingly to how much nickel is in the alloy.
How can you extract nickel from nickel-plated stainless steel scrap?
To extract nickel from nickel-plated stainless steel scrap, the scrap needs to undergo a process called electrolysis. In this process, the scrap is immersed in an electrolyte solution and an electric current is passed through it. This causes the nickel to dissolve into the solution, allowing it to be separated and extracted.
Which element has a larger radius nickel or platinum?
Platinum; it has two more electron shells than nickel.
What do the elements nickel and platinum have in common?
Platinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78.
What do you use to make nickel with?
Nickel is primarily extracted from nickel-containing ores, such as pentlandite, garnierite, and laterite ores. The extraction process typically involves crushing the ore, followed by processes like smelting, which separates nickel from other elements, or hydrometallurgical methods that use acids to leach out the nickel. In addition, nickel can also be produced via recycling scrap metal that contains nickel alloys.
How do you extract nickel from scrap how to extract nickel from scrap?
Unfortunately nickel is usually alloyed into a metal; for example stainless steel has high chromium and nickel content in order to boost its corrosion resistance. When you scrap your nickel alloy, you should get payed accordingly to how much nickel is in the alloy.
How can you extract nickel from nickel-plated stainless steel scrap?
To extract nickel from nickel-plated stainless steel scrap, the scrap needs to undergo a process called electrolysis. In this process, the scrap is immersed in an electrolyte solution and an electric current is passed through it. This causes the nickel to dissolve into the solution, allowing it to be separated and extracted.
Which element has a larger radius nickel or platinum?
Platinum; it has two more electron shells than nickel.
Where can one purchase scrap platinum?
Although you can purchase refined platinum from online sellers, the easiest source for scrap platinum is in catalytic converters and old platinum jewelry, available in junk yards and pawn shops.
What is the current scrap price for nickel?
As of October 13, 2008 - the price of scrap nickel is approximately $4.80 per pound Update as of June 1 2011 Nickel and nickel based alloy scraps general pricing is: Inconel $2.00 /lb. Monel $2.00 /lb. Alnico Magnets $1.50 /lb. Nickel $ 7.00 /lb. Hastelloy Solids $ 2.50 /lb. Hastelloy Shavings $1.75 /lb to ensure you get the most value at the scrap yard make sure you test your metal scrap to get a proper identification of the actual scrap metal.
What can scrap heap metals pick up?
Steel, iron and nickel.
What is the nickel's family members on the periodic table?
Nickel, palladium, platinum and damstadium
Does steel attract a scrap heap magnet?
A scrap heap magnet attracts steel - but not steel with a high chromium or nickel content
What is the current price of scrap metal in Houston Texas?
Wat is the current price for scrap nickel plated brass in hoston,TX
What is the most valuable scrap metal?
Most people would say Copper because it is worth ~ $3.00 per pound as scrap. The truth is, however, that pure nickel scrap is worth more than pure copper scrap, namely $8-$9 per pound. Nickel is much harder to find though, so people don't think to answer nickel. Cupronickel in a mixture of copper and nickel, like what is used to make coins. This copper nickel alloy is often used in silver-plate. This is often worth more than the value of pure copper. That being said, any metal can be scrapped. So technically that includes rare and precious metals like gold, platinum and rhodium. But I don't think you were inquiring as to the worth of those. For more info check out the "How To" under related links...
What happens to scrap metals?
If you throw them in a waste basket, they will eventually get into a landfill. But if you are smart, you will take the scrap metal to a scrap metal recycling center (find one near you with google maps). These recycling centers will pay you CASH MONEY for your scrap metal. In other words, you can make money from what would otherwise be garbage. Once you recycle the scrap, it will get remelted into industrial grade materials. (aka copper, aluminum, lead, nickel, cobalt, iron, molybdenum, gold, platinum, silver ect)
What is 1943 s nickel?
It is worth about $1.50 in scrap silver, it is 35% silver.
