Silver Recovery from Relay Contact | Silver Extraction Techniques

Today, I'll demonstrate how to recover silver from relay contacts in this detailed video tutorial. This instructive example is perfect for beginners looking to learn and explore the fascinating world of metal recovery and recycling. Follow along step-by-step to understand the process and gain valuable insights into silver extraction techniques.

[@silver_salvage]

Thank you for sharing, looking at the pure white silver piece, I really like it. Looking forward to learning more from you. I also recover silver, the method is a little different from yours in that I do not use HCl, there is a chemical that is used very quickly and does not require overnight.

[@TrinityGoldRecovery]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the pure silver-it’s always satisfying to achieve a clean result. Your method sounds intriguing, especially since it avoids HCl and works so quickly. It’s always great to learn about different approaches in silver recovery. If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d love to hear more about the chemical you use and how it speeds up the process. Collaboration and exchanging knowledge are what make this community so rewarding!

[@24KGOLDRECOVERY]

Excellent video bro

[@silver_salvage_savage]

What was the source of the contacts? I was shocked to see less than %25 recovery. I've collected the contacts from relays out of cars and get %60+ Meaning, if I did 200g of those, I'd get 120g silver. Probably closer to 130g. I have a collection going that I plan to refine in the spring.

[@TrinityGoldRecovery]

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights! The contacts in this video were sourced from industrial relays, and the lower recovery rate could be due to the specific alloy composition or the plating thickness of the contacts. It's fascinating to hear that you've achieved 60%+ recovery from automotive relay contacts-those indeed tend to have a higher silver content. Your collection sounds impressive! Refining 200g for 120-130g silver is definitely a rewarding yield. When you refine in the spring, it would be great to hear about your process and results.

[@mr.perfect1er]

Are those terracotta crucibles?

[@TrinityGoldRecovery]

You're right, these are terracotta crucible.

[@ewaste-jd-preciousmetals3723]

Where can i buy that terracotta crucible?

[@jamshi908]

200gm how much HCl and aluminium

[@ManuelRamos-ui5bt]

Buenas tardes me podrías decir un sustituto del nítrico porfa

[@TrinityGoldRecovery]

Good afternoon, Manuel! Finding a substitute for nitric acid depends on the specific process you're using. If you’re looking to dissolve base metals or refine silver, a mix of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and hydrogen peroxide can sometimes work as an alternative, though it may be slower and less efficient. For gold recovery, HCl combined with bleach can dissolve gold effectively, but do note that it generates chlorine gas, which is toxic and requires proper ventilation and safety precautions. In some countries, potassium nitrate fertilizers are used as an alternative. When dissolved in water, they can produce a solution with some nitric acid properties, which might work in certain applications, though it’s less concentrated and may require adjustments to the process. For silver recovery, some people use a saltwater (sodium chloride) electrolysis method as a safer option. However, if you're dealing with high-purity metals or need precise results, nitric acid is often the best choice.

[@chriscarley9951]

You need to double check your narrations versus your volumes shown.

[@smokeshishqc2287]

Nice video ! I've processed 350g of those already but I took the long route with AP solution. The current weight of the contacts without copper is now 150g. I also have a box full of relay that I kind of give up on 😅 but maybe I'll get back to it now. I don't have nitric and it's dang hard to get where I am. So for now I only do recovery but I can't wait to get into the refining part ! 😎

[@jamshi908]

Pls reply

[@TrinityGoldRecovery]

Ask please

[@jamshi908]

How much HCL and aluminum want to add in silver chloride

[@georgeblackburn2755]

Kool but looks like it cost twice if not more to recover it then it's worth

[@AzanAli-kg6pk]

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