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Mercury Use and Recovering Gold from Amalgam information and questions
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<blockquote data-quote="Satman" data-source="post: 395563" data-attributes="member: 11654"><p>Mmm, </p><p>Mercury that comes in contact with organic matter or decomposed organic matter forms Elthy mercury. This stuff is readily absorbed through the skin and has a toxic and long term affect. It is not safe to handle without appropriate ppe. </p><p>Also where has the idea of flashing of mercury in good ventilation become OK and a safe way to handle. The vapours are extremely toxic mostly by inhalation and an environmental pollutant that is far spreading. I would only suggest to do so within a retort that is of closed loop design. And that is if you have good industrial hygiene methods in practice. </p><p></p><p>I don't want to bring a downer to the conversation table but if you are going to handle mercury please read thoroughly about it. </p><p></p><p>As for a quick mercury detection method. Leave it sit on aluminum for several hours or over night. The aluminum will show signs of rust (decay).</p><p></p><p>As always, stay safe and happy hunting. </p><p></p><p>Matt I</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Satman, post: 395563, member: 11654"] Mmm, Mercury that comes in contact with organic matter or decomposed organic matter forms Elthy mercury. This stuff is readily absorbed through the skin and has a toxic and long term affect. It is not safe to handle without appropriate ppe. Also where has the idea of flashing of mercury in good ventilation become OK and a safe way to handle. The vapours are extremely toxic mostly by inhalation and an environmental pollutant that is far spreading. I would only suggest to do so within a retort that is of closed loop design. And that is if you have good industrial hygiene methods in practice. I don't want to bring a downer to the conversation table but if you are going to handle mercury please read thoroughly about it. As for a quick mercury detection method. Leave it sit on aluminum for several hours or over night. The aluminum will show signs of rust (decay). As always, stay safe and happy hunting. Matt I [/QUOTE]
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