How do I extract gold filling from teeth

Discussion in 'Chemistry' started by skaught, Sep 22, 2010.

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  1. spidergoat

    spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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    Really? Wow, I didn't think that would work.
     
    spidergoat, Sep 23, 2010
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  3. skaught

    skaught The field its covered in blood Valued Senior Member

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    I've always heard that it does! Now I know!
     
    skaught, Sep 23, 2010
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    spidergoat pubic diorama Valued Senior Member

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    You could have also heated it up with a torch and melted out the gold, not that it's worth very much. You would probably consume a greater value in propane.
     
    spidergoat, Sep 23, 2010
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  7. skaught

    skaught The field its covered in blood Valued Senior Member

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    I thought about that too. Does a typical stove produce enough heat to melt gold?
     
    skaught, Sep 23, 2010
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  8. spidergoat

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    1,948 °F? No.
     
    spidergoat, Sep 23, 2010
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