How do you extract silver from old X Ray films?

Answer 1

Run it through the processor and the chemicals will strip the unexposed silver away and allow it to be collected in the filter.

Answer 2

To extract silver from old X-ray films, the films need to be shredded into small pieces. These pieces are then treated with chemicals to dissolve the emulsion layer containing the silver halide. The silver can then be extracted from the solution using a process such as electrolysis or chemical precipitation.