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khourygeo78
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[*] posted on 3-3-2016 at 13:56
Gold/silver ore distillations


Hello,
I would like to know if one was to bring a common ore of silver or gold or even any other metal or semi metal, what are the possible volatile compounds contained in these ores, which will easily distill on a gas flame? (possibly 400 degrees C and less)

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[*] posted on 5-3-2016 at 12:26


The free milling (elemental gold) gold bearing quartz in this part of the world, nothing.
You may get sulphides oxidizing in the sulphide bearing ore (iron and iron/arsenic sulphides mostly around here) but you would only get a bit of sulphur dioxide off it and maybe some CO2 from carbonates.

If i have to roast ore I burn it in a wood bonfire for hours so not sure what would happen at 400 degrees.
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