Does it really matter if gold bullion is contaminated with a little silver? Let's find out!

[@spudhead169]

I'm finding it hard to stay awake while watching these videos. It's not that they're boring, far from it. It's your voice, it's super relaxing to listen to you talk.

[@The_Omegaman]

This guy is the bob ross of refining gold...soothing voice

[@DarBrow]

Really? And duh… uhhh… and duh..,ah, duhhh.

[@Ilyathe2nd]

Sounds a lot like Michael Keaton, I would be fooled!

[@benalfano4533]

Happy gold solution, no floaty partical bits here, and there we go😂😊

[@rocknepoovey4381]

Sounds like Vladim video game

[@ph0t0sh0pmast3r]

My thoughts exactly!

[@thesilveraura2177]

It is refreshing to see others like yourself whom have an excellent attention to detail and are committed to excellence.

[@Kidrick79]

U don't think a little boring and OVERLY meticulous? 😕😳

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much! I'm glad my work speaks to you! 😁

[@LithicMetals]

Shut it, Rick!.... 😂 I'm just playing! Thanks for watching, I appreciate you giving me a chance! I'll try to get better! 😁

[@Kidrick79]

U good, honestly was mesmerized n pretty much watched the whole video lol

[@Raaa1111..]

Thank you we try our best to not only show how it should be done but also its what any of us would want our own fulfillment to be accepting not feel like its ok enough but to be just how we would want it

[@MrZionforce]

I absolutely love those pour marks, it's like a finger print. You can safely say just like a finger print or stripes on a tiger that no two pour marks are the same. But the rustic style of the font for the stamping and human feel to your gold bars is mesmerising. I never ever get bored looking at what you do.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks for the wonderful feedback. I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@michaelhammond7115]

It's called piping

[@joshua.snyder]

Those last steps take it to the next level. Well done.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks Joshua! 😁

[@joshschannel4409]

​@@LithicMetals I really like all of your videos. I was wondering where did you get those crucible tongs at?

[@bobbrown5460]

I didn't think I take a trip to the mad scientist laboratory this early in the morning, but it shows how labor intensive it is to purify gold or other metals like this. It's amazing really.

[@joshl186]

I can’t help but watch every single one of your videos from start to finish. You’re truly an artist Jeff. Your videos are just as awesome as the product you create. Can’t wait to add more Lithic to my collection.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much, Josh! You made my day! 😁

[@SgtGold3]

I really appreciate the work and attention to detail put into this pour. I may just have to pick up one of these bars soon.

[@LithicMetals]

I'd be happy to pour you one! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@mdellertson]

What amazing craftsmanship. I never knew how much time, expertise, science, and effort went into making a 1oz gold bar. My Boy Scout leader growing up owned a jewelry store and always left the door open to our troop to learn the art of metallurgy. I wish I had taken him up on that, because after watching your video I see how truly amazing your craft is. Thanks so much for sharing and great work!

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Mike! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@chouseification]

I wish my Scoutmaster was cool like that... mine was a Horticulture Prof at our local University's farm campus. Sure, we had sumac juice and all sorts of random "safe berries" I wouldn't dare try to remember at this point - but nothing cool like a metal shop, etc.

[@mdellertson]

@@chouseification sounds like Hogwarts! 😁

[@chouseification]

@@mdellertson yeah with a lot of ropes and logs to build towers out of etc, and lots of campfire. Plenty of crayfish in the lake but no merpeople. :D

[@btakin8737]

Excellent video Jeff! As a welding engineer I LOVE beautiful freeze lines. This video was suggested by the algorithm, and I am glad! Now, add ASMR to you keywords and pickup another million views as it certainly fits! If this gig doesn’t pan out, I am certain you could be very successful as a Golf Commentator!! What a voice

[@LithicMetals]

Glad ya found me! Thanks for watching!!

[@davidgordon2305]

Definitely the best bar pourer around, and your use of ammonia really does get lovely clean material

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks! 😁

[@oiooiioioiooioii5400]

You are a true master. No matter your walk of life of the viewer, there is something to be learned from this. Beautiful

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much for that. I appreciate you. 😁

[@jeffwilliams2031]

WOW, what a beautiful gold bar. All of your pours are awesome. I like all your videos because your commentary is to the point without all the yapping that so many KZbinrs like to do. Keep the videos coming. I will give a "like" to all of them. Thanks.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much, Jeff! I appreciate your support. Real glad to hear you're enjoying my pours! I'll keep them coming! 😁

[@chitranthirupathy6678]

Your meticulousness earned you this sub and a loyal viewer. Absolutely perfect.

[@LithicMetals]

I certainly appreciate it! Thanks!! 😁

[@LinaScott]

Yay I now get the process! 😁 I worked in a lab that was next door to a minerals lab working with gold content and I never understood the whole process. Thank you for a great explanation 😊

[@netsurfers9357]

I'm a Microsoft programmer who understands being a Business Intelligence Developer and have always dreamed of learning Gemology. This would definitely be an art, coupled with facet cutting gemstones. With great respect, I have always admired the creativity of people! When I was a teen, I hung around a jeweler gemologist by the name of Jim Cassidy who was associated with Carol's Jewelers in Seattle. I admired who he was and for what he knew and as a friend I always valued! It's amazing what you learn in life! Like fine gold put to the fire, we are all tried in life! (True)

[@gustavofiora5393]

Very explicit and didactic, excellent photography, very good tips on the oxide film on the surface of the molten globule and the last rinse with ammonia solution that would eliminate traces of Cu, Ag or Ni.

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate the detailed feedback, Gustavo! Thanks so much for watching!! 😁

[@johnadriani7467]

You have a very beautiful way of storytelling almost like my grandmother telling me a story you could make tomato soup the presentation would hypnotize me just as much

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

Taking a moment to appreciate beautiful craftsmanship.

[@lelandgregory5897]

Lithic Metals By far the absolute 💯 best narration of any video on KZbin. Great job thank you for the time you put in this entire process for all of us to learn from. Comment back NASH

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks much! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@Jubeininja1221]

Wow this is soo cool. Thankyou. How did you get into this? Whats your background?

[@xballsport]

Absolutely phenomenal content 👏🏽. Btw I love the silver crystals you sent me. My favorite silver out of my stack for sure.

[@LithicMetals]

So glad you enjoy them! They really are something cool! 😎

[@MerchantMarineGuy]

If you want a super clean precip bubble SO2 through a dilute AR solution. H2SO4 to SMB, filter through H2SO4 and bubble to the AR. Also has the benefit of a very good indicator of when the reaction starts, not going to spoil it but it’s super cool.

[@cianmoriarty7345]

Amazing that there's not enough silver to produce the slightest white haze in solution of hydrochloric acid with nitric but yet you can clearly see it from just looking at the bar 🤔🤯

[@noicue8078]

I watched this again but with my wife this time. We both enjoyed it very much. Beautiful work. I wish that I could hit the like button again. 👍👍😁

[@LithicMetals]

Wonderful! I appreciate you both watching. Thank you! 😁

[@noicue8078]

@@LithicMetals we just got done watching the 5 ounce pour. Beautiful

[@UnlockingDreams1Home]

I don't even care about precious metals but this came across my feed and I was just in awe the entire time

[@james.8985]

Thanks for sharing man. Very satisfying to watch the progress unfold into beautiful GOLD👍🏼🇦🇺

[@LithicMetals]

Glad you enjoyed it, James! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@DanielMLaw]

Great explanation of the steps involved. Was wondering whether you were wearing a respirator during part or all of the refining process. Thanks.

[@LithicMetals]

I do not wear a respirator. That would be inefficient. I work in a fume hood and booth. Otherwise it would kill me.

[@grant9860]

i have some rh ag and copper in ore any thoughts on what would place to start just learning i have aquired principles of extractive metallurgy by Fathi Habashi 1970 vol 1and2 still looking for 3and4 also recovering precious metal by George E Gee 1920 the copperas process have not give due focus to them as yet enjoyed you video very much again any thoughts reguards to direction thankyou

[@walldoo99]

You should make audio tapes for insomniacs, your voice is so soft and soothing, I am dozing off.

[@varanski]

Awesome video man, where did you get your cruicibles?, I haven’t been able to find a suitable one.

[@-homerow-]

After a thorough binge watch of the channel I would like to say that the video style has become much more entertaining, captivating and inspiring over time. Thanks for the videos! I can't wait to order some Lithic bars of my own. 💛

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate the feedback! Thanks 😁

[@amyh3223]

I can't imagine having a dad as nice sounding as you when I was a child

[@karenwilliams3882]

It's really addicting to watch this process, I love the final results. Gorgeous gold ❤

[@LithicMetals]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@thejimmyrig]

what if the dirt around gold is full of gold in the ground? is that possible, id never assume at any part of the process that this was gold, looked like creek mud most of the time

[@calvinhobbs1761]

I found a 17.7 Gram Nugget this past summer, really dense for its size. I want to eventually move into the next step of refining the gold I find. Thanks for the videos

[@JackBruns-v8x]

This guy is awesome. Love watching his craft !! Very particular about his quality !!

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks, Jack! I appreciate you saying so. Thank you for watching!!

[@togr824get]

Jeff...that was absolutely awesome to watch.. Seriously.. Fascinating..I have no idea what half them chemicals are..but it was really interesting to watch you clean that gold.

[@LithicMetals]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the wonderful feedback!! 😁

[@miguelpanta]

beautiful work, in what form did you return the rest?

[@adamwhiteson6866]

This was really nicely done. I know nothing about the subject but found the presentation just fascinating.

[@virginiascurti5036]

You know your inorganic chemistry. Have not see much less done this since I did sample prep for metals analysis by AA or ICP.

[@gazed1435]

Great Video. Q) not able to obtain Nitric Acid. in Australia without license . is there another way. also where do you get test strips and solution

[@JesusisLord-7A]

Just subscribed. You just came up as a suggestion. I've been watching Sreetips and Aquilla Refining for years.

[@LithicMetals]

I appreciate you joining me! I'm glad that darn algorithm finally brought us together! 😁

[@DarkVoidIII]

If you order something and find rocks in your package, do you break a few up and assay the value of those rocks? That is some seriously smooth lithic gold there! 😊👍👍

[@gwoody4003]

I had no idea so much process went into "pure gold". I never saw the whole acid dissolution and sublimation process. Its astounding. I always assumed gold was just melted and separated from impurities that way. Its gotta be humbling to handle such valuable material. I watched your 10 oz bar from old jewelry video and my brain melted. Must be all the acid I put in there 😂😂😂😂. Anyways... the whole liquid gold>rusty looking mud>pure gold bar process.... amazing.

[@xa9590]

Your metal stamps are really cool. Love them.

[@LithicMetals]

Great to hear! Thanks 😁

[@ReeferGil]

One of the coolest videos I've seen. Amazing job buddy!

[@LithicMetals]

Great to hear, thanks for saying so!! 😁

[@Subgunman]

As a photographer from the early 70’s we kept any expired fixer solution from film processing. When we had amassed about one gallon we would add pure powders zinc to the liquid, stir well and we would have a precipitate of silver that would fall out to the bottom of the mix. We would decant the liquid to a second container and add additional zinc powder to it. Anything that precipitated out of solution we wold add to the previous precipitate. When dry we would send this off for processing into silver. Have you done any silver processing videos?

[@LithicMetals]

Neat! I did get a chance to process a bit of that stuff in photography class years ago. I remember those steps lol

[@mikesoreal]

Crazy that bar went through all that. The liquid part to me blew my mind.

[@LithicMetals]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Mike! 😁

[@SuhilaCass-sj2tx]

Really innovative stuff here. Thanks again for sharing.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks. I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@glockumollie1230]

I have quite a bit of scrap Gold I really wish I could have you refine that down to a couple nice little Bars. AWESOME!

[@LithicMetals]

I'd be happy to refine your karat scrap. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] and we can get it done!

[@jeffcrisafulli2258]

That's the most Perfect refined Gold bar in the world and he made it.

[@georgewashington7444]

What the heck did I just watch? That was incredible putting gold into solution, I never knew! Worked a while ago periodically near Redding CA and would go up to the creeks and pan. I was more about the experience but I did fill a small vial 1/4 way (2 grams) with gold glitter in about 20 hours total panning lol

[@LithicMetals]

Awesome, I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's always great to learn a fun new thing. I love panning, too. I often travel with my pan. I even pan here in Wisconsin from time to time. Like you said, it's more about the experience sometimes. But hey! 2g is 2g! It never hurts to have a bit of extra gold around! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@harryniedecken5321]

Interesting. Since nearly all contamination will dissolve in strong acids and bases, I wonder if instead they could be selectively removed vs dissolving the gold and precipitation?

[@howradbankston3484]

Same here, a decade ago I thought gold was rare. Now I know it's everywhere!

[@rhyboy1]

No corners cut on quality. Makes your name worth more than gold mate!

[@hashemameli3666]

You are very professional and masterful. Did you neutralize the nitric with urea or did the distilled water and ice neutralize it? Do you extract gold with ore? Thank you for everything

[@ppp0911]

Thanks and Keep posting these inspirational videos as I'm going Pro as a precious metals refiner.🥳

[@jasonsoulie1337]

Jeff You got a voice as smooth as Barry White. I never knew that ASMR refining was a thing. But now I know for certain

[@LithicMetals]

"Smooth as Barry White"... I can dig it! Thanks for watching Jason! 😁

[@jasonsoulie1337]

@@LithicMetals So here's the funny thing. I played your video for my lady because I had a hunch I knew exactly what her reaction would be, and I was right. She said, "woah, he sounds exactly like you! Wait a minute, is that you?" I replied, No baby that's all Jeff, smooth as Barry White I told him. She laughs and says "Noo you didnt!?! That's my line! And it is, those were her first words to me when we met on the dance floor. True story

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Fascinating. You have a soothing voice that reminds me of MRE Steve, the guy that eats military rations on his YT channel. Beautiful bar!

[@LithicMetals]

Folks have mentioned that to me on tiktok. Lol, I'll have to watch a few of his vids. Glad you like the bar! Thanks for watching!! 😁

[@douglaswilliams6834]

@@LithicMetals I don't do tiktok, but yea, you should watch a few of his vids. You definitely remind me of him. I think he has a couple million YT subscribers now, so you're in good company. 🙂

[@RespawnwithChris]

Can you find out what that extra was? If it was silver, would you save it to work with?

[@sergeidominiquepantejo9773]

How can i buy and transport it back where in our country, thru airport ? Is it safe from thieves ?

[@islandboy7432]

Great video! I've got several ounces of 14 kt gold scrap jewelry I'm collecting to eventually pour some gold bars....

[@RyanTaylor228]

I just found your channel and I really liked the video! That was the most amazing pour lines I have ever seen in a gold bar! Absolutely beautiful!! You got a new sub, thanks for the entertainment

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much Ryan! If you enjoy pour lines, check out some of my previous pours... you won't be disappointed. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@NotAvailable_na]

Wow, I got to say you got pouring skills. Respect.

[@iamgabriel5823]

Fascinating process to watch. Thanks for the upload.

[@u.e.u.e.]

Didn't you make a control weighing after melting and casting? 😉

[@zachary4225]

Love the craftsmanship!! Awesome work.

[@carlinhos10002]

I hear sreetips through your voice. Nice work 👍

[@Luchoveli]

This just makes me love gold and it's process even more 😁

[@steelcityspeedshopj.r6942]

Beautiful work Jeff! I hope I can someday purchase one of these beauties from you! Excellent seriously

[@LithicMetals]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@Daralyndk]

you know... I was never really interested in chemistry or reactions, but this is pretty cool

[@idontknowmyfirstname69]

I enjoy your content. You do the right things the right way... But this video i would have done 2 things different if i was going for 999 cause i don't believe you can got it that high here. First thing. After adding sulfuric to precipitate any lead and filtering. I would dilute the solution by about 3 to 1 distilled water to solution. the silver thats present will be in the form of silver chloride which is essentially insoluble in water. So any thats there will get forced out of the solution. You gotta be really careful filtering out silver chloride its so fine sometimes it will pass right through filter paper. If thats your only option run all the solution through the same filter 4 or 5 times. What i prefer is a two part process take a big funnel.. jam some cotton balls into the neck. Dont compress too much but you want to moderately compress them. The add filter paper or coffee filters in the funnel like normal. The filter paper will catch any large chunks. The cotton filters via wicking the liquid through its fibers if you got it compressed enough it will catch everything in a single pass. Its not just silver copper chlorides have a lower solubility in water than hcl so you'll likely remove some copper as well. Then id reduce it to its original volume or a bit less. Adding smb like that is gonna contaminate your drop with salt and also it will bring copper out as well especially if used in excess. Since its not the smb but the sulfur dioxide that reduces the gold out of solution a sulfur dioxide generator made out of a filtration flask using the smb and hcl. You can bubble the gas cleanly to your solution. Either that or dont use smb at all and use a concentrated oxalic acid solution. If you go that rate both the oxalic acid solution and your gold solution gotta both be boiling. That'll make the prettiest cleanest drops you can get. Nothing wrong with your way... You may get 99 fine but any better than that will be tough. That thousandth of an ounce difference can be a bitch to get to especially so the smaller the size of the refine. Just my unsolicited 2¢.. you're channel is about the best on youtube. Thank you for what you do

[@louvoodoo]

Could you explain a little bit more the chemistry behind what you are doing? Specifically why do you have to use certian chemicals in a certain order?

[@rperalt1608]

I enjoyed your video and the process it took you to get there, as well as the clan pour, this was impressive. I do have one concern and maybe you can clarify, you marked the gold as .999% 24k purity of gold without taking an X-ray fluorescence test or any other composition test. That last 9 may not be important to many but it is deceiving to the few who buy gold in bulk. You also don't have the lab results of your claim of Certificate of Authenticity.

[@LithicMetals]

Glad you enjoyed the vid! Thanks for watching. My gold always tests at 4nines. When I started refining I was too insecure to claim 4nines and only guaranteed 3nines. Since then I just stuck with the .999 fine as part of Lithic's branding. I include a COA with every piece. I don't need a third party to verify my work. I am the "lab results". My reputation is based on my claim. If any of my work was ever tested by a customer or third party, and came back as less than my claim... it would ruin my reputation. This isn't a hobby, this is my business.

[@rperalt1608]

@@LithicMetals Thank you for the explanation, I'm not an expert or even close to that, I'm looking to learn and I truly appreciate your explanation. I wish you success in your business and a happy 2024!

[@greyface74]

that pattern on the bar in the beginning was nice..would have been super nice if the whole bar was hammered like that...amazing refine still

[@Delimon007]

Yup, my assumption was that it was not immediately because you can just refine the materials that you don't want out. This is what they do when they actually mine but of course, with much bigger machines :)

[@Hodler-bp5vt]

fantastic to see this, the work involved, the chemistry, bravo!

[@LithicMetals]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching!! 😁

[@zachlap3020]

I never really thought a chemist refining gold would be fine asmr

[@PyroFalcon]

Wouldn't a nitric only boil at the start remove most of the contaminants? Then proceed like you did for a cleaner gold.

[@LithicMetals]

It sure wouldn't hurt! But I'd still be stuck going through the same procedures. 🙂

[@apveening]

It wouldn't as the gold would shield the contaminants as it is already .999 pure. That shielding does not occur when the gold content drops below about 25%, which is why enquarting impure gold is such an important step when refining.

[@BrownianMotionPicture]

I don't even own any solid gold yet enjoyed this a lot.

[@shaun4443]

The colour difference is amazing!

[@fredygump5578]

I always wondered why sreetips writes his name on everything he owns....but after watching this I guess it would be easy to mistake one refiner for another? Or for someone to "borrow" footage? But even still....

[@FromAmericaToJapan]

Bro this was awesome! ❤never knew this is how you would refine gold. I’m learning!

[@LithicMetals]

It's always fun to learn something cool! I appreciate you watching!! 😁

[@lesptitsoiseaux]

On behalf of many of us, may I ask per ounce what would be the cost involved in converting our blunt bullion into art? I think we all understand here that there's a premium to your time and artistry. I ask simply to know if it's within my realm of possibilities. Thank you for your great videos!

[@LithicMetals]

Absolutely. I'd be happy to pour your fine gold. If it needs to be refined, my fee is 5% of the yield for over 1oz. 10% if less than an 1oz. I also charge a pour fee and for shipping. My pour fees vary pending on the weight. From $89.59 for the 1oz, to $413.45 for the 10oz. Feel free to email me at [e-mail] 🙂

[@johnhonda93]

Im really curious what you charge for this? Cause thats alot of acids and stuff you're using for this. Not to mention your time and stuff. Also would really like to know where you get your acids. Nitric acid seems to be hard to get dor me.

[@dustinkbrown1]

Is any gold lost during the stamping?

[@ronaldwi6299]

Great Video! I wish those in the industry would start promoting OZT markings (troy ounce) as that is the true spot price measurement.

[@LithicMetals]

Those of us in the industry just think of a Troy Ounce as an "ounce". When I see OZ... I assume it's a troy ounce unless I'm baking, lol.

[@ThePeterDislikeShow]

Can borax be used as flux for melting other metals like tin? I want to cast things of tin but worry about oxidation and losses.

[@LithicMetals]

I imagine it would work just fine. You have to do a small test! 😁

[@bhutjolokia6990]

Just a learning question I have. Is it easier or are there better results by using the chemical method over using a collector metal and cupelling? Great video, thanks!👍😎👻🌶️

[@LithicMetals]

The only way to truly purify metals is chemically. 🙂

[@bhutjolokia6990]

@@LithicMetals Awesome, thank you!!

[@KaneAlmsivi]

You must use an RO setup to produce your own distilled water? I can't imagine it'd be cost effective to buy this pre-bottled?

[@LithicMetals]

It's $.99 a gallon here. It's more cost effective to purchase than to run the setup. For me anyway

[@KaneAlmsivi]

@@LithicMetals That's actually incredibly good value - here it's around £1 or $1.32 a litre - 3.8 litres in a US gallon so a gallon here is like 5x as expensive!

[@waynoswaynos]

Cool man. May I ask, what’s the width, height and depth of that mould to make a one ounce bar? I have some graphite and thought I might use a router to make one.

[@emkoravo]

Awesome. What educational background do you recommend for these skills?

[@LithicMetals]

I just forced my way into it... I started by reading CM Hoke's book available for free online as a pdf

[@arnedalbakk6315]

Hello Jeff. Only on thing to say.......... Excellent 😊 Arne. Norway

[@johnsonof1eye]

Another excellent video. Love your attention to detail.

[@LithicMetals]

Thanks so much, John! 😁

[@ADobbin1]

What do you do with the used chemical like the acid?

[@alanhamford2538]

I've read comments that a reputable Gold House adds silver to a gold bar. Why would they do that?

[@LithicMetals]

They didn't. I assume it was a misunderstanding of sorts. If their gold was .9999, then it was .9999 as promised... a reputable house would never risk its good name.

[@nrthshor8586]

Tripped across your channel the process is fascinating stacked for a few years so seeing this is an art. Thanks for your content 👍

[@LithicMetals]

Glad you found me. I appreciate you watching! 😁

[@dthamilton79]

How do you secure payment since it’s gold and people would do everything to scam ?

[@jeffcrisafulli2258]

You saw it all cool towards the Middle. That's real Perfection.