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Extractive Metallurgy of Gold Explained by Antony David Caceres Rojas is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document summarizes the historical extraction of gold through various methods. It describes how gold was first exploited by ancient Egyptians and was the basis for early currency. It then outlines several ancient processes for extracting gold including simple panning, amalgamation using mercury, and attempts by alchemists to transform other metals into gold. The document also notes some modern processes for gold extraction like the use of aqua regia to dissolve gold and the Plattner and Patera processes
- Author
- Antony David Caceres Rojas
- Language
- EN