💍Dilute nitric acid is used to extract silver from a silver-gold alloy jewelry.
🔑Copper is used to replace silver from solution and form silver metal.
🔥The silver crystals fall off the copper bar and settle at the bottom of the container.
💰The process of buying jewelry for silver extraction can be profitable.
🧪The collected silver powder is melted down to form pure silver bars.
What materials are used for silver extraction?
—Dilute nitric acid, silver-gold alloy jewelry, copper, and sand.
How is the silver separated from the solution?
—Copper is used to replace the silver from solution, causing it to form silver metal.
How long does the extraction process take?
—The extraction process takes several days to complete.
Is extracting silver from jewelry profitable?
—Yes, extracting silver from jewelry can be profitable, especially if purchased at a lower price.
What is done with the extracted silver?
—The extracted silver is collected and melted down to form pure silver bars.
00:11Cody's Lab demonstrates the process of extracting silver from jewelry using dilute nitric acid.
02:43Copper is used to replace the silver from solution, forming silver metal.
08:39The silver powder is collected and melted into silver bars.
10:51The copper nitrate solution is siphoned out to retrieve the silver.
13:20The remaining copper is converted into copper carbonate for future use.
14:16The silver powder is melted and poured into molds to form silver bars.
16:16Cody discusses the financial aspect of buying jewelry for silver extraction.
17:02The final weight of the recovered silver is determined.
