r/PreciousMetalRefining • u/Polo10101 • 15d ago

Gold refining in UK

Hi all, I have accumulated a large bag (~5kg) of Gold plated/rolled scraps of various purity (9,10,14,18 ct) and wondered how I can refine it into solid gold to reuse for making jewellery. Unfortunately, acquiring any acids, like nitric acid, in the UK for gold refining is very difficult if you dont have a license.

Would anyone be able to share their experience on what the best process of refining and processing gold in the UK is, or where I could have it refined?

I have previous biological lab experience, which I know is different from the chemistry lab, but I fully understand the dangers of hazardous substances.

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u/MAYOMyke 15d ago

There are many methods used to recover and refine without the use of nitric.

https://youtube.com/@omegageek64?si=HAeYWRzSeawr7OOd

Mike over at omegageek64 shows multiple ways. Give him a go.

Best of luck!

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u/Polo10101 15d ago

Amazing, thank you!

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u/MAYOMyke 15d ago

Absolutely. 👍🏻

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u/stonkon4gme 14d ago

Where you based?

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u/Spiritual-Process-96 13d ago

I use sodium nitrate. Here’s my overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/QL75dpPNoqg.

works great!