Chemgineer
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HHO torch to melt gold
I have refined some small amounts of gold and ended up with a precipitate powder.
Do you think one of the Amazon/Ebay HHO hydrogen oxygen torches would work well to melt this into a small bead?
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Sir_Gawain
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I would think so, because I’ve melted copper with a regular propane torch and copper’s melting point is slightly higher than gold.
“Alchemy is trying to turn things yellow; chemistry is trying to avoid things turning yellow.” -Tom deP.
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Quote: Originally posted by Chemgineer  | I have refined some small amounts of gold and ended up with a precipitate powder.
Do you think one of the Amazon/Ebay HHO hydrogen oxygen torches would work well to melt this into a small bead? |
I think NileRed (or NurdRage?) has a video about precipitating gold previously dissolved using aqua regis, and he uses a simple blow torch to do that.
Gold powder is rather dull, IIRC. Not the bright shiny yellow colour we’re used to.
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Mine is a jeweler's torch like this one (picture)HHO torches usually have a smaller flame made for cutting and welding. It will melt gold but not a large amount.
A propane oxygen flame is good. Acetylene oxygen flame is great.
Getting a batch to melt is really about keeping the heat where you want it. If you manage the losses, almost any heat source will work, even the
knockoff mapp gas they sell now.
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With the right setup even a charcoal fire can do it.
Buying an HHO torch might be a waste of money unless you have other plans with it afterwards.
Know thy incompatibilities
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