We have just made some metallic silver from scrap, approx. 250g with a ~99,99% purity.

It was melted in a ceramic crucible with an oxygene/methane torch, under circa 1h. The silver was liquified under a layer of borax (it prevents the oxidation of the molten silver).

After all have melted we just dropped it in a bucket of water and took out this shiny lump of this beautiful metal.

Should I write it down of you know it? Chemistry is AWESOME!

9:30 pm • 20 May 2013 • 222 notes • View comments