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Post by eaglewolfespirit on Jan 31, 2010 15:16:01 GMT -5
question for all you prospectors out there! What is the (acid?) solution that is used to test Platnium/Lead? I heard about it awhile back, now I can't remember. Thnx in advance for the help!
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Post by renochris on Jan 31, 2010 16:29:24 GMT -5
Its nitric acid. Lead, silver and mercury disolve in it (as do most metals). Platinum and gold do not react with it.
Chris
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Post by eaglewolfespirit on Feb 1, 2010 19:38:39 GMT -5
Thnx Chris!
That's what I was thinking it was, but wasn't 100% sure!
Happy Prospecting!
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