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DH asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 9 years ago

How can I remove aluminum oxide grinding media from fine silver shavings?

What could dissolve the aluminum oxide media without affecting the silver shavings? Any ideas...

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  • Irv S
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    Try 'panning', (separation by density in water, like the '49'ers).

    That will get most of it, then in melting the silver dust you can discard

    the oxide slag.

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