Refined

By Dwayne Hicks | June 25, 2015 |

  I’m not experienced at refining precious metals from scrap. I am aware that there is some profitability in it for the person who has the tools and access to enough scrap metals that contain more precious metals. I have seen metals heated to the point they become liquid and I’ve heard of the term…

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Dross

By Dwayne Hicks | March 6, 2015 |

This is something considered worthless or waste. It is the “foreign matter, dregs, or mineral waste in particular scum formed on the surface of molten metal”. When melting silver or gold, dross is formed from the parts that were additives and not the real deal. A piece of jewelry may look like it’s 14 carat…

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