Electrolytic Gold Cell Part 1

[@goldsilverjunkie]

I stopped wasting my hard earned money on gold filled scrap to refine . Now I'm strictly just buying solid gold to refine best decision I made. First best decision was to follow your channel

[@gloriabadon2694]

Y buy to get by?😊

[@AlexLifeson1985]

that must cost a small fortune

[@jlfa4720]

I don’t understand why you want to refine solid gold, can you give me a quick explanation? New to all this stuff.I understand why you’d do that to the unpure stuff. Thanks,

[@sreetips]

By solid gold he probably means karat gold. Gold filled is a thick coating of karat gold over brass.

[@leonardonetagamer]

@@sreetips but why refine karat gold, isn't it already pure?

[@GaryThompson-q1l]

I've left. Other comments before . What really impresses me is the military standard you set in your videos. Being military myself as a department of the navy in the fleet marines Usmc .the detail in your instruction is self evident. Top notch .outstanding. I've learned a great deal.

[@William_Borgeson]

Every video gets better and better, I love what you do, and how you explain it in simple terms. It's very relaxing to watch and super exciting to see the end results, thank you!

[@garyking3459]

My wife and I love watching your videos before we go to bed. Very interesting and relaxing!

[@Uraeus_]

I love your videos, Sreetips! I can recite by memory all of the gold and silver refining steps using inquartation and aqua Regia. You really opened my eyes to other methods.

[@ednilsondovalleferreiraben2978]

Thank you very much I found the video that shows the calculation of gold for purification is extremely useful I already watched the video that shows the calculation and I can do the calculation without problem thank you the video that explains the calculation was posted on February 6, 2023

[@fajile5109]

I never get tired of the shiney. Great stuff.

[@josephcormier5974]

This is going to be a very informative and interesting series of refining gold and I'm looking forward to it thank you for sharing this six stars

[@mrtank1967]

This is new for me I’m looking forward to your next adventure in science good sir. Always a fun watch.

[@ants84]

Always both entertaining & informative. Love watching your videos and getting educated. 👍🏻

[@S0l1dZ3r0]

Bro turned gold into Gatorade. Legend.

[@DavidDavis-OU814]

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon! Looking forward to the electronic Gold cell... exciting stuff! 👍👍

[@sreetips]

Gooood evening!

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Hello David. Hope you having a nice day😊 Arne

[@nathanielb6160]

I'm very excited I just keep watching over and over and have started to collect and prepare for when I got a setup to refine

[@brena3582]

Can't wait to see the end results. Awesome work sir!

[@101SassyJ]

Happy to see this video. I really enjoyed your past Gold electrolysis videos

[@MAButh]

Always a joy to see sreetips clean and precise refining procedures!

[@Alondro77]

This is the series I was hoping for! I'd like to do electrolytic purification of my forthcoming gold, as it requires so much lower total volumes of reagents, and thus much less waste. Electricity is DIRT CHEAP where I live, so it'll be VASTLY more cost-effective too.

[@kevinstanley5339]

For starters I’m a big fan! It’s nice to have a channel that presents everything in an honest and intelligent fashion. Not a fan of the short clips. Thanks.

[@Transparencyproject]

Great vid! Got my first batch of cemented silver done, just waiting on my power source for a silver cell!

[@PhilsHobbyRoom]

I never get tired of looking at the silver cell 😊 that's the most beautiful thing 😍 Streetips you are a very talented man!!

[@andrewharris3785]

when i get caught up with life i will start, but will be hard to back track over the period to find the steps that you proven was more effective, but can't wait excited to pass on to the next generation thanks for the videos watch soon as i see it , always on the top row of my views to see because i watch mutliple times when bored =)

[@carlosalmeida4415]

Like how you're always getting us ready for something to happen.

[@firstnlast]

A little different but I enjoyed it all the same. Thanks for letting us watch your process!

[@badguy2194]

Intelligent quote of the day the more metal polished more conductive is

[@patbluetree4636]

I'm glad you decided to use your super powers for good.

[@yabomillard1209]

So amazing. Looking forward to part 2!

[@chiroptera6215]

That shirt..man.🤣 Those sleeves have seen some hard work. I've watched the threads come apart for a nice while now. Love your videos, sir. I learn a lot from you. Thank you.

[@sreetips]

I may wash it and offer it for sale on my eBay site.

[@justsomeguy6474]

I can't believe how much I jumped when that steam explosion happened. Glad you're ok and didn't get any splatter on you.

[@T-rock_chr0n1c]

Just so fascinated in all of these vids.. great content 👌 thnx for the hard work and knowledge as usual

[@hutchgamer87]

I can't wait for the next video to come up and thanks for all the advice

[@cheeserdane]

I don't know what it is but i enjoy seeing the casserole cook ware i grew up with in your videos

[@RollingRoadEFI]

24k cornflakes look SOOO GOOOD! Mesmerizing, dare I say better than pour lines on a loaf.

[@lukebowers536]

really been looking forward to seeing your take on doing this, ive wanted to do some gold cell chemistry for a while now

[@soni727]

You’re Chanel is Awesome! Explanation’s of the silver Cell from your other videos are great.! And this video as well great explanation.

[@michaelgrey4399]

I love your videos and thank you for doing this process. I think the growing of silver crystals in the electrolytic cell is a beautiful process and was wondering if you could do the same for gold. I will be looking forward to the watch this process, seeing the growth over several days, the final yield and length of the metallic crystals. I have seen natural formations of gold crystals, which are beautiful, and eager to see the final results. Thank you for enquarting (sp?) chemistry with art!

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

When we said, "Get the Le(a)d out" back in the 1970's we weren't using acid, or were we? LOL Great video!

[@silverbrass6711]

Another great video as always two very big 👍👍

[@dougbish5533]

A new process part 1. Great, now i have to check my phone every hour while I wait for part 2 lol.

[@ArielleViking]

This sure was a fascinating process, I'm looking forward to seeing the gold cell in operation and the results. 👍

[@ricois3]

Can't wait to see those gold crystals 😍

[@PaulBrown-uj5le]

Was looking forward to this video but now we have to wait till part 2, another great video as usual Kevin.

[@zachcarney3910]

We're gonna get to see you grow gold similarly to the silver cell? Awesome! Looking forward to it.

[@MrThorp1]

he has an older video where he does it. While cool, it doesnt seem to offer the huge crazy crystals that the silver cell does.

[@maib1089]

@@MrThorp1 can you send me a link to the old video?

[@MrThorp1]

@@maib1089 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXJpp16pqqDg9E

[@zachcarney3910]

@@MrThorp1 Cool I'll have to try to find it if I get impatient lol. Yea I imagine they don't get as big and spikey but still looking forward to the "growing gold" bit of it.

[@MrThorp1]

@@zachcarney3910 I linked the vid to the other guys reply. Enjoy.

[@NOFX0890]

Awesome work Sreetips.

[@andrewmcintyre8636]

Seeing the state of the sleeves and cuffs of your shirt reminds me of when I used to work in the electroplating industry, mine looked exactly the same 😆

[@saiyajin8523]

Thank you, teacher of chemistry and refining

[@CarlosTobar-b1w]

Great video! I was hoping that someday you will make the electrolytic gold cell, but no so soon! Also, I'm a little worried that the titanium cathode will not work as expected, that's because titanium is way higher in the electrochemical series of metals, meaning you would need to supply additional voltage to force the gold in solution to precipitate in the titanium cathode, besides that, that electrolyte looks pretty good! I can't wait to see your next video, I'm sure you will get some shinny gold crystals for sure!

[@SuperDavidEF]

I'm trying to figure out why sreetips is using a titanium cathode anyway. I thought from his other electrolytic gold refining that the gold precipitate is permanently bonded to the cathode. Why would a titanium cathode be used for precipitating gold?

[@CarlosTobar-b1w]

​@@SuperDavidEF I was wondering the same, in his silver cell he uses a stainless steel cathode, maybe gold doesn't bind to titanium because of the titanium oxide layer that forms on its surface in such aggressive solution that prevents metal to metal contact? If that's the case, that possibly applies in the stainless steel cathode too, where the oxide layer is formed by the Chromium and prevents the silver from strongly binding to the cathode.

[@ميسونعبدلامير]

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[@mr.sparkles4417]

Hi Mr.Sreetips. Thank you for your content you make. I have been watching your channel for probably 4 years mabe even more it feels like and Im very glad I found your channel. I was wondering if you will ever make a video of all the equipment you use to film and how your setup works and looks??? I think it would make for a interesting video. I want to start a cooking channel😅 and it would be informative to see your setup.Hope you get time to make a video on this topic if you want to and when you have the time one day.Hope you have a great day and thank you.👍

[@demps6919]

So skilled. A pleasure to watch. Such a soothing voice also. Keep em coming sree.....

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Hello Mrs and Mr sreetips. A big thanks to Mrs sreetips who provide Mr sreetips whit muth gold, so whe can enjoy this canal 🌹. Whis everybody a nice day. Arne

[@robwinter4173]

very good mr sreetips,very good,rob

[@bringer-of-change]

Mindblowm 🤯 I wanna take gold from scrap circuits n stuff too 🙂 I don't know how, and I don't want to die trying to figure it out the hard way, so I've been watching videos like yours.

[@Only1Orinthal]

I find Gold in solution beautiful. Maybe a cool item you could sell in a small glass vial?

[@lvstofly]

Maybe he could sell it by ppm and volume and weight?

[@SuperDavidEF]

@@lvstofly I would be interested in it too. But I think he'd probably have to seal it some way to prevent leakage during shipping. I think an amount containing exactly one gram of gold would be a good standard. And if it were concentrated to the deep orange color, it would be amazing!

[@rcgusto2427]

Outstanding as always sir! Looking forward to seeing this method

[@christopherleubner6633]

If you stir the water well with a mag stirrer it makes much smaller chunks of your inquirted gold so it disolves quicker 🤓❤ your videos.

[@tammybyrd9973]

hi, always injoy your videos and your contact plz keep up your great work 😀👍

[@jessepippin9698]

Can't wait to see the gold cell in operation.

[@RushCampAndPrep]

It's crazy to me that you can instantly see a change in the metal and the color of the nitric acid when you pour the used nitric onto the metal the first time.

[@myvmix]

Now that's what I call Alchemy!!!! Our own Gold and Silver Wizard!!!😀😀😀

[@dtc4201]

sreetips u should do a bloopers video like boil overs jus messing up in general i think that would be awesome you make this look sooo easy😊

[@shanepowers7566]

Watching one Sreetips video always turns into a video watching binge.

[@vision3690]

Ahh thanks so much its just amazing watching you and learning

[@brianevans1851]

I can't wait to see the good cell in action this is going to be awesome

[@RinoSan]

oh man, I've been waiting for this one

[@andrewelston8989]

I agree with those above that are excited to see this in action! I would love to see a video about your melting set up, where do you use propane vs. aceteline. Would be very interesting. Let me know if you've already covered this!

[@sreetips]

I use MAP gas (yellow cylinder) and oxy/acetylene. I use propane for my gas furnace.

[@lr3661]

Enjoyed the video, thanks!

[@ichigokurasaki8426]

Nice stuff man! Can’t wait for the next video.

[@dtc4201]

love your work sreetips u make me wanna get into this

[@MrTexaninNC]

Awesome and amazing content

[@georgedobrovsky3800]

Hello Sreetips I think You could reduce amount of copper on the sterling silver by sulphuric acid pickle before loading the anode basket, thus reducing copper contamination of the nitrate, regards George

[@sreetips]

Good idea, thanks.

[@rcgusto2427]

Question from someone with no experience, just thinking about a step in terms of physics. After SMB precipitation, you allow the solids to settle at room temp (depending on exothermic effect on temp). Would instead boiling the precipitant gold settle the solids better owing to decreased density of the liquid? Could this reduce waste from pouring off? I almost hate to ask this question, because I find the waste container refining vids incredibly satisfying.😂

[@sreetips]

The answer is yes.

[@1911darkstar]

Looking forward to this upcoming series. Your previous video on Wholwill you used gold for cathode, this time you are using Ti. Curious as to why?

[@sreetips]

Just to see if it works.

[@donnakawana]

Your truly amazing an bring so much joy!!

[@kmarasin]

Re: the anode bar, you need some sort of plastic clip or band to hold the anode bar firmly to the basket of shot, so that as the level drops firm contact is made. That should then require less observation and adjustment.

[@stevemoore445]

I have no idea what the heck your doin but it’s cool and I’m payin attention !!!!

[@michaellapalice3068]

Great video , I guess if you have a lot of money and time , but for me , bust ,crush , smelt ,then remove ,gold from silver , this will help for that part , and for purifying , my family members have perfected this in the old days you might of heard of Englehardt gold .

[@sreetips]

Yes

[@chickenhawknwc]

Can you talk about you equipment and consumables? Thank you for all of your videos.

[@sreetips]

I bought all equipment and glassware on eBay accumulated as I needed it. Consumables mostly HCl, nitric, a little sulfuric, and some SMB. That’s about it.

[@jameswest685]

Sreestack?

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

Great content

[@Eddavids2]

Have you ever watched how Lithic does it? Seems like he gets bigger silver crystals

[@yova3620]

Thank you for your instructive videos, a question please, where you buy the scraps gold?

[@sreetips]

Local sales

[@johannesdesloper8434]

ow awesome awesome awesome, I've been thinking about the Gold cell lately. I do notice you pass one of the parameters. Current density. 125 Amps per square foot. I'd converse that to metric to do math with that.

[@busbey61]

Sreetips, I believe a month or two ago you said you are going to refine your wastes in May, are you as excited as I am?

[@sreetips]

Yes, it’s been since last may that I tried the stock pot. So I’ll probably dig into them in may.

[@jonasgeez2140]

Do you just buy random lots of gold jewelry scrap on the internet or do you find it in person

[@sreetips]

In person at local sales.

[@hossamslime9354]

Very good video How can get this book

[@sreetips]

Free PDF download all over the internet.

[@ut000bs]

I found Hoke's book online free in .pdf form. Just do a search for "Refining Precious Metals Wastes by CM. Hoke" That is the name of the book and the author.

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

How does one get started with gold/silver refining. Where do you get your supplies? Do you have a chemical degree of some kind? Thanks!

[@sreetips]

I learned on the goldrefiningforum.com I bought all my glass and supplies on eBay.

[@DobleWhiteAndStanley]

One day I will be able to afford to do half of what you do lol.

[@DFPercush]

If your process can make a profit, all you need is the first batch. Otherwise you can keep it, and you're basically just putting money in the bank at interest rate = inflation.

[@RichardDion-v5f]

What do I need to do to get mixed up silver and zinc apart

[@sreetips]

Both are soluble in nitric. Filter then cement the silver on copper. Zinc, being more reactive than copper, will stay in solution.

[@RichardDion-v5f]

Thanks I'm just starting out and making some messed up moves

[@davidtwining4059]

I thought it was weird that there were only two commercials in the 33 or so minute video/ great we have another mini series to look forward to

[@bigidiot123]

Do you know roughly what purity the gold is after the nitric acid step? I'm wondering if high purity wasn't a concern if you could just skip the aqua regia step entirely.

[@sreetips]

Probably just above 990 parts per thousand.

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

There’s a guy I was watching the other day, that rinses the gold sponge with ammonia after the aqua Regia stage. Swears it makes his gold super clean.

[@sreetips]

Silver chloride is soluble in hot ammonia.

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

@@sreetips but wouldn’t all the silver already have been removed at that point?

[@osmia3561]

I think youve watched Lithic Metals, he boils in ammonia after the HCl wash. He could not really explain why, but more refiners do this..

[@TroubledOnePaydirt]

@@osmia3561 right, so the silver is all removed at that point right? After the aqua Regia stage, when rinsing the gold off…

[@rcgusto2427]

Is the SMB spoon an MRE spoon?

[@sreetips]

No, I found a box of 1000 plastic spoons at a yard sale for 6 bucks. That was ten years ago.

[@odinmorningstar3716]

You must have some next level ventilation setup in that little space you boil in right? Fumes from all that must be intense

[@sreetips]

I’m working in a fume hood.

[@larryhaynes7298]

Id love to see a slow mo of a time laps of the 1st spoon of Meadow Silva bicarbonate got to love talk text

[@gardenonamission]

I love this channel. Incredibly interesting. Can you share if you actually make money on this or is it more of a hobby? Keep up the great content. I am hooked.

[@sreetips]

In my opinion, I can’t lose trading failing paper for rising metals. It’s a no-brainer for me. This is my hobby. I’m not a professional refiner.

[@gardenonamission]

@@sreetips ❤️

[@philliptimo3355]

kind of curious if you would do a video where you would use one of those scrap gold ebay bars. I know you did one where you refined with acids, and it turned up as barely nothing. just curious if this method would be more efficient?

[@sreetips]

No, this method only works when the anode material is fairly high purity to begin with. Those eBay bars are mostly base metals with just a trace of gold. So that would foul the electrolyte and ruin the process very quickly.

[@robertallison9653]

Looking forward to the 500 ppm gold spray solution!

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

I am curious if pouring the molten gold from a greater height would make smaller particles of shot.

[@sreetips]

Possibly

[@jeffd3660]

Another great video , thanks Sreetips 👍👍

[@jwrappuhn71]

Excellent.

[@ReclaimYourMind]

barring all the tools and solutions needed, how much was made from the conversion/refining of the gold jewelry to the end product of pure gold?

[@sreetips]

Not sure