GOLD FROM MERCURY !!!!!! Out Of Black Sand. ask Jeff Williams

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  • @SoylentSoy
    @SoylentSoy Před 7 lety +7

    I love how enthusiastic you are in your videos man. You're informative without being dry and boring.

  • @dingo23451
    @dingo23451 Před 7 lety +11

    That's a lot of knowlege about chemistry he has there. I think Jeff Williams is actually a very intellectual person. It's amazing what kind of show he is pulling off here.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +11

      Thanks , I wish Slim would say that but all he tells me is to get back to work chump.

    • @Im2Old4ThisShite
      @Im2Old4ThisShite Před 4 lety +1

      @@Askjeffwilliams slim is such a slave driver...or should I say he's a grave driver?? 🤓

    • @mawi1172
      @mawi1172 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah, here in America we call that "smarter than he looks"! This young man is ASTOUNDING! PURELY ASTOUNDING! I Hope he has a happy life. He has more energy in him than a lot of normal men. And smart! OooooooohWeeeeeee! Runs around like a kid. But so what! That gold he gets ain't no joke.

  • @orvillehed7080
    @orvillehed7080 Před 7 lety +2

    Jeff and Slim you guys are rock stars. Stand up comedy and expert essential advice. Can't stop watching. I love what you' re doing.

  • @jacquesjackcoomans2295
    @jacquesjackcoomans2295 Před 7 lety +2

    Another brilliant video full of know how and safety. Thank you Jeff, Slim and the rest of the Clan, keep them coming

  • @VideoGiga
    @VideoGiga Před 7 lety +15

    Another funny "20 minutes" with Jeff Williams ... YES.
    Thank you ... and ciao ciao da William from Italy !!!
    Yes ... You are international :-)

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks you William from Italy and real glad to know me and Slim are international . Take Care my friend.

    • @isaac1854
      @isaac1854 Před 7 lety

      Jeff William subscribe to me please, it would make my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Thisoldmanoutdoors
      @Thisoldmanoutdoors Před 7 lety +3

      Ask Jeff Williams ..Hello sir , what do you know about gems ? is gold found with amethyst ? I've found a pretty good vain of the stuff in a well known gold area ... I don't see any of your videos referencing to anything about gems .. can you make a video about that, or is that not something your familiar with ..

  • @TheNimshew
    @TheNimshew Před 6 lety +1

    If the mercury is in separate balls in the pan, take a 9V battery and touch one post to a ball and the other in the water. The mercury will come together.

  • @richardbeee
    @richardbeee Před 3 lety +1

    You can also use a syringe and pure cotton balls instead of a chamois cloth,which is the way I like. The cotton balls decompose in the 20% HNO3 solution and the rest is burned up in your melt. Good video as always!

  • @livinggood5545
    @livinggood5545 Před 7 lety +1

    I have no idea how safe this procedure is that you are doing but the info of what you are doing to extract the gold is captivating. I could not take my eyes off the video. You guys are interesting. lol Very comical and I thank you for sharing.

  • @adventureswithchristian6967

    Glad you kept emphasizing how dangerous mercury is. A lot of old timers in Goldfield, and Tonopah have mercury poisoning from drinking the water. Love your videos. Thank you Christian

    • @randallhughes9442
      @randallhughes9442 Před 5 lety

      When we were kids with cap guns... It was good fun... Until Scotty Peterson showed up with a fresh box of caps... and a hammer...
      Hg has a VERY SLIM margin for error...
      I mean Slim... Look at him... Didn't they used to call him "Old Retort" out at Goldfield...
      That "button" ain't worth yer hide... I seen em
      Damn sure ain't going to be one... WORK
      SMARTER... WORK HARDER...
      LEAVE THE Hg ALONE.!.!.!

  • @hippiehorselover
    @hippiehorselover Před 7 lety +1

    Yeeeeehaaaaaaw!!! Thanks for the awesome video, guys. I think my favorite part about all of your videos is that you love what you do & you love makin' these fun & informative videos. It's good stuff..
    Also, glad to see Slim is doin' good!
    Take care

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks and really glad to hear that and yes he is doing good.

  • @derekwaszkiewicz8338
    @derekwaszkiewicz8338 Před 4 lety +1

    A friend from Reno found 4 55hal drums of Mercury. He and some friends got them all out and took them home thinking they could find someone to buy it. Last I heard he still had it and was willing to give it away. He wishes he didn't take it now he is responsible for it.

  • @triac777
    @triac777 Před 7 lety +4

    Now I have to reprocess my tailings. I didn't know about the sodium hydroxide. Thanks for the info.

  • @matthewbishop6385
    @matthewbishop6385 Před 6 lety

    Always good to review old video's you have made. Thanks Jeff you rock buddy.

  • @justinfoto
    @justinfoto Před 7 lety

    discovered your channel a few days ago and I have to say these are so much fun to watch. thank you! so cmon! let's goo!

  • @nomana60
    @nomana60 Před 7 lety +1

    I really enjoyed seeing a from start to finish process. And interesting with the water pump on the retort!

  • @ecv03
    @ecv03 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm finding mercury in my pan so this will help. As for now I need to find a separate jar for it.

  • @samuelgordonelliott
    @samuelgordonelliott Před 6 lety +1

    A&B sells a PVC mercury press you can use with a filter. $19, I think.

  • @ponkiebonk
    @ponkiebonk Před 5 lety +2

    this is my favorite video, sure wish i could see a drawing of the retort explaining how the mercury floats and the gold drops, aw wait i just explained it

  • @MRT_H
    @MRT_H Před 6 lety +3

    My dad used to play with mercury in school (the school handed it out) on his desk, no gloves, no safety equipment. He's still alive and well.... Bunch of pansy's these days.... Keep the videos coming Jeff!

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 6 lety +2

      yep and Cody from Cody's lab proves that it is safe to handle.

    • @tpshultz
      @tpshultz Před 5 lety

      completely agree mrturbo these libtards these days taking all of our fun away! I like do do everything slim's way

    • @user-gf1tj3nr4u
      @user-gf1tj3nr4u Před měsícem +1

      I accidentally ate mercury when I was a toddler,im58 now with a recent diagnosis of segmental arterial mediolysis SAM for short..... Better to be carefully you never now what can get you down the line..I'm actually looking for some now to do a run

  • @touchnova
    @touchnova Před 7 lety +1

    Quality video - more content, less fluff. Well done Jeff and Slim, good stuff!

  • @jeffburch1465
    @jeffburch1465 Před 2 lety

    ty for the info got to be a easier way just thinking

  • @tanzaniteblueeye4805
    @tanzaniteblueeye4805 Před 5 lety +10

    I am sure slim did use the cyanide method when he was still in flesh.

  • @PracticalOutdoorist
    @PracticalOutdoorist Před 4 lety

    That was very interesting and entertaining to watch. You are having WAY TOO much fun !

  • @brianh5609
    @brianh5609 Před 6 lety

    I was panning in prescott az and found some nice flakes. put them in a vial and when I got home, they turned silver. then I remembered seeing some mercury in my pan. guess I was panning in a mercury pool probably left behind by miners in the 1800's. I drank a bunch of the water too, haven't done a #2 right since.

  • @goldminer49niner42
    @goldminer49niner42 Před 7 lety +1

    good job , good on safety ,yeah I like to tell your a story when I was mining out in the desert and really hot places I seen Mercury flowing out of the rocks and you can just pick it up with a piece of paper I know the old timers did it wrongly a lot but they didn't know what there handling . I'm always enjoyed watching your videos .

  • @carlanormand3318
    @carlanormand3318 Před 5 lety +2

    No such word as lazy in the gold mining culture! I am likewise mighty impressed with your intellect, humor, and your effort to teach!
    Grateful to see your videos Jeff! Be careful to keep that mercury from splashing you!

  • @432hzcompanyq.6
    @432hzcompanyq.6 Před 3 lety

    Wow again Jeff. Who would of thunk that about Mercury. Thanks. Gold on.

  • @darrylteichroeb9132
    @darrylteichroeb9132 Před 7 lety

    Big video! Real interesting and thanks for being so cool Jeff & Slim!

  • @mr.j5919
    @mr.j5919 Před 2 lety +1

    What a coincidence my kids mom is a gold digger that’s 100% lye too, or at least she lyes 100% of the time, and she’s toxic just like the mercury.
    Brings back old memories

  • @randimoore82
    @randimoore82 Před 7 lety

    I love so much I have started to pan for gold

  • @Kepkelarry
    @Kepkelarry Před rokem

    Thank you Jeff as always your videos are good I have microscopic gold and this is the method of any use to recover

  • @edjrmorgan
    @edjrmorgan Před 7 lety

    Awesome just like all your videos, I enjoy them all, can't wait to try them!

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      thanks , really glad you liked it and let us know if you have any questions.

  • @Bporemski
    @Bporemski Před 7 lety +11

    I would love it I watch you all the time and day dream about doing this with you

  • @Blu3duk
    @Blu3duk Před 7 lety

    great video, we found last year that our charged mercury picked up more than gold from our hard rock , and added to weak nitric dropped some crystals. still testing. the retort got cherry red and when cooled still had mercury coated substance in the cup. very strange indeed..... but that's mining! keep educating folks

    • @robs9574
      @robs9574 Před 7 lety +1

      Heavy metals from Chem Trails? I'm seeing new extremely fine heavier than gold showing up on my claims. Some Platinum occurs in my district, though not known to be found where I am.

  • @ethanross5919
    @ethanross5919 Před 7 lety +21

    You should do a video where you electro plate your pistol with gold you mined.

    • @hippiehorselover
      @hippiehorselover Před 7 lety +1

      Interesting

    • @getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917
      @getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 Před 2 lety

      That would be cool, if not a little tedious. If it has bluing, that would need to be removed first.
      And then of course he would need to completely disassemble it, which shouldn't be too much of an issue. Those cap and ball revolvers are definitely cool. You can just order them online too, delivered straight to your house lol (the ATF doesn't define them as firearms).

  • @karenwilliams2193
    @karenwilliams2193 Před 7 lety +2

    That was an amazing video, thank you!!!
    Slim cracks me up!! Hugs!! : )

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks Karen, glad you like it and he cracks me up too.

  • @cheath1018
    @cheath1018 Před 6 lety +1

    how many years have you been doing this love watching you your awesome and so is slim .

  • @stevendgrissom1968
    @stevendgrissom1968 Před 7 lety +3

    finally. you showed mercury. good show.
    GETSOME!

    • @rickytorres4017
      @rickytorres4017 Před 3 lety +1

      I am sure slim did use the cyanide method when he was still in flesh.

  • @shannonmcafee4169
    @shannonmcafee4169 Před 6 lety

    You've got all the gadgets. And a lot of knowledge about this.

  • @garyssprinklerrepair
    @garyssprinklerrepair Před 7 lety

    Thx Jeff, been wondering about how to crush those black sands.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Yep and now you know how to liberate the Gold from them.

  • @theiowaarcher
    @theiowaarcher Před 7 lety

    Great video, informative as always. And entertain also.

  • @richardrobertson1331
    @richardrobertson1331 Před 6 lety +2

    Jeff, I'm surprised you didn't see any reaction between the mercury and the aluminum cup you used in the retort, especially being heated like it was. Loved the video and enjoyed reading all the important comments about the toxic nature of mercury.

    • @seditt5146
      @seditt5146 Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah WTF right? At those temps( hell room temp for that matter) The slighted knick in the pacification layer should have just turned that to dust even if the atmosphere was devoid of 02. I am honestly curious how it did not just turn to dust when he pulled it out immediately.

    • @Metal_Master_YT
      @Metal_Master_YT Před 2 lety +1

      idk why he put the aluminum cup there, but its not really going to effect anything, the aluminum is much more reactive than the gold, so its easy to separate later on. and the aluminum does not boil, so its easily separated from the mercury. without any oxygen, the aluminum can't oxidize in the cup, and so there is really no problem with adding an aluminum cup. aluminum and mercury don't chemically react. the mercury simply sticks to the aluminum, disturbing the oxide layer, which exposes the aluminum to the air more, and so the aluminum oxidizes. but that doesn't happen if there is no air.

  • @rauloswalt4319
    @rauloswalt4319 Před 6 lety

    Very cool... thanks 👍

  • @jeffhorton258
    @jeffhorton258 Před 7 lety +1

    I always look froward to your videos. I got a friend on them as well. We plan to try panning for gold we quit our day jobs due to age. Bought detectors and going to get some gold stuff. I don't think we can bounce around those rocks like you do but we'll give it hell. So soon we'll be saying come on get it done. You thought I was going to "say let's go" didn't ya.

  • @brokedik1
    @brokedik1 Před 6 lety

    thanks thats what i needed good information

  • @Lobo_WPG
    @Lobo_WPG Před 7 lety

    just got my gold pans ready to go !!! lol thanks again jeff for all the information

  • @phillipag66
    @phillipag66 Před 7 lety

    I used to find amalgam gold near an old mine. My brother used to use mercury coated copper plates in a recirculating sluice he made. We would crush ore up and run it thru. He used the tater trick. But he an acid to cause the mercury to coat the copper sheets. Another trick to clean the mercury was a wet cotton ball inserted in a syringe. Pull out the plunger, put in the wet ball, then put in the mercury. Put the plunger back in and slowly push it thru the cotton.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      Thanks and we have heard of that too but not enough time to put it in the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Famo59
    @Famo59 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks for answering my questions Jeff.
    If you ever come to Australia 🇦🇺 look me up..
    Will take you gold prospecting..!!!
    Cheers
    Regards Tony.👍⛏

  • @barbarashafer7411
    @barbarashafer7411 Před 6 lety

    I friggen love this guy he grows on ya and then its love. I wish he come to my family gold mine and help me reopen it. He knows his shit and is fun

  • @stevemazzara8178
    @stevemazzara8178 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi Jeff, Great video, and thanks for emphasizing safety!!! I have Mercury that has been stored in a sealed jar for decades. Why store Mercury underwater? Say hi to Silver Spurs Lila, Pops, Nevada Jack, and grumpy old Slim. Take care my busy friend.

  • @randyneil6161
    @randyneil6161 Před 7 lety

    another educational and motivational video.

  • @LittleBudd13
    @LittleBudd13 Před 3 lety

    Thanks again jeff.. your my 3rd favorite nut!

  • @robmadaffari6270
    @robmadaffari6270 Před 7 lety

    Hi Jeff, as I am in Australia I have no idea if you have your own TV show. If you don't then I am horrified that no network has snapped you up. You clearly have the best vid's out there. Top stuff well done Mate hehe, keep it going.

  • @cheath1018
    @cheath1018 Před 6 lety +1

    love this show

  • @robs9574
    @robs9574 Před 7 lety +1

    Excellent episode. Could you please do one on the use of Nitric Acid? Please go a bit deeper into the cleaning and re charging mercury as well. It's a lost art that many don't share. I did get critical information out of this, particularly storing that under water. At one point I stored those amalgamated chunks in my bedroom!

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +3

      Yep that one is coming out soon plus charging mercury with Table Salt.

  • @user-gf2gd2lp1w
    @user-gf2gd2lp1w Před 3 lety

    Yes, you are only one in this world , man.

  • @gingerdude94
    @gingerdude94 Před 7 lety +1

    We love Jeff and slim

  • @matthewpomante6919
    @matthewpomante6919 Před 7 lety

    Great video, I wish you would have shown the use of Nitric Acid.

  • @PHARRAOH
    @PHARRAOH Před 7 lety +1

    You have tons of knowledge, they keep getting better. Mercury was used big time up in the Alison mine, it's why they say do not drink from the stream but I have and I still am walking, I THINK??? or, is this one big dream. cheers guys

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      Hi Alan, thanks really appreciate that and we try. I get and it never goes away and in some places it has been sitting at the low spots of rivers and creeks collecting Gold for over 100 years. We know of people who go looking for it just for this reason, could be and we are in your Dream and not real or you are in ours.

  • @opmcginy4416
    @opmcginy4416 Před 5 lety +1

    Best show on youtube.

  • @MrUfojunkiedavid
    @MrUfojunkiedavid Před 7 lety

    Good to see Slim!

  • @lewisbancroft3171
    @lewisbancroft3171 Před 7 lety

    A big ol' howdy from the UK, just discovered your videos, they are pure gold ;D

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      hi Lewis " BIG " Howdy back and hope you like them all.

  • @jeffreycooper8390
    @jeffreycooper8390 Před 2 lety

    very cool jeff

  • @ricardohoppe979
    @ricardohoppe979 Před 6 lety

    Sou super fãn de vc,parabéns pela simpatia,abraço

  • @SaltyPirate71
    @SaltyPirate71 Před 4 lety

    New drinking game! The word for tonight is "amalgam". Try it! You'll be plastered waaay before the end of the video! Jeff Williams is some of the very best entertainment on CZcams, and that's significant added value for all the mining and prospecting information that you watch for.

  • @CARLOSCESPEDESbiocihealth

    Good job.!!

  • @nightwaves3203
    @nightwaves3203 Před 7 lety

    Hope you get rains for the ditch drain pipe gold to build up.

  • @bayoubilly6971
    @bayoubilly6971 Před 7 lety

    Looked good.

  • @luxordeathbed
    @luxordeathbed Před 7 lety

    Found you due to casting videos. Found it interesting, but found it entertaining. Subbed.

  • @randimoore82
    @randimoore82 Před 7 lety +1

    I love your videos

  • @McFunnyBone
    @McFunnyBone Před 7 lety

    So much knowledge. You ever thought about publishing a book as well? I just can't get enough.

  • @mobiltec
    @mobiltec Před 7 lety

    Your best turorial yet.

  • @ScottSWIFTWATERToney
    @ScottSWIFTWATERToney Před 7 lety

    ole jeff..lol you beet me to another vid bro lol..was getting ready to do the same thing lol...good one as well...this is what i do to all 50 mesh and below...

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      thanks and would love to see it my friend and that is about right.

  • @jin-taeyoo224
    @jin-taeyoo224 Před 7 lety

    WOW That's cool!!!!!!!!!

  • @mikeshearn8925
    @mikeshearn8925 Před 7 lety

    Enjoy, just keep it up.

  • @jamiross7816
    @jamiross7816 Před 7 lety

    Really like the modified retort.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks Jami

    • @jamiross7816
      @jamiross7816 Před 7 lety

      Thanks for the video, A&B are good people, I am a customer. We bought one of the distilling retorts, as you have here.
      The modifications you made are exceptional, the cooling of the coil, very smart, and the extension to the firing cup.
      The only thing we do different, is we put our black sand through a coffee grinder, to separate from Hematite, and then we cook it.
      In doing so, it releases the sulfites.
      This is a really good video, and very usful, if you have good black sands.

  • @djteddybear131
    @djteddybear131 Před 7 lety +1

    GREAT SHOW JEFF I GIVE IT 105% !!!!

  • @mikeashford9240
    @mikeashford9240 Před 7 lety

    Jeff & Slim great video and nice hit on some of the safety issues with "mercury " . Mercury is such a nasty metal to work with and getting rid of the toxic waste is a pain but I really enjoyed the show and probably will try it one day .. Have you thought about a video using borax to clean the gold ?

  • @josephwilliamson6878
    @josephwilliamson6878 Před 5 lety +1

    Great show and information. What does amalgamate look like in the pan, at the river? Is it still shiney or does it get a patina? I think I have some in my cons...

  • @danandraminning3754
    @danandraminning3754 Před 6 lety

    Hi jeff..
    You are is excellent guys.. I want to ask you, What do you make lye for this mixture?
    Thanks..

  • @davidshupe5405
    @davidshupe5405 Před 7 lety

    Jeff was wondering were I could get a little smelter like that and what flux do you use thanks for all the info

  • @smudgepost
    @smudgepost Před 6 lety

    Superb video as always Jeff! Where did you get your fine retort?

  • @jamesdavies7526
    @jamesdavies7526 Před 7 lety

    Your best video yet! How ever having had college chemistry I could make a couple of minor suggestions..... Keep up the good work, maybe I can catch you on down the road!

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      Thanks James.....thanks and they are always welcomed.

    • @auassassin787
      @auassassin787 Před 3 lety

      What's your minor suggestions brother? I'm genuinely curious (not being a smart ass).

  • @DogFishTVChannel
    @DogFishTVChannel Před 7 lety

    if you put your cons in a blue bowl after tumbler the mercury comes back together easily....no more chasing little spots of mercury around a pan...

  • @vayeate5405
    @vayeate5405 Před 7 lety

    Not shilling here honest, but you can also find Hg at United Nuclear which is reagent grade and cheap if your super paranoid about getting that last bit of Au. Also while good practice to wear gloves. Metalic Hg by itself can't/isn't going to poison you on skin contact. It's when you retort it/heat it up you need to be especially careful since it does have vapors you definitely do not want to inhale.

  • @bravo2002fatboy
    @bravo2002fatboy Před 5 lety

    Jeff how do you do it with the nitric acid do you have a video of that thank you Steve

  • @jetnee123
    @jetnee123 Před 7 lety +1

    HI Jeff,
    Thanks for one more video and I was actually looking for it.
    can you please guide us more on how that dog toy is made and how to get one if I am interested to get.
    Getting this toy will really help me to work on mercury in many other ways. Please guide and help.
    Thanks
    Nitin

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +1

      Hi Nitin , the " Dog " is a Retort and you can buy them or build them . I will leave a link to where to get them but using Nitric Acid to remove your Mercury from Gold is a lot easier and faster.
      www.abprospecting.com/?q=catalog

    • @jetnee123
      @jetnee123 Před 7 lety

      Thanks Jeff,
      one more thing what material you used to seal Retort edges..?

  • @shawnpl0x
    @shawnpl0x Před 7 lety

    I heard you can crush chrysocolla for gold can you do a video on it????It would be very informative and educational.

  • @johnjanine5283
    @johnjanine5283 Před 6 lety

    In the beginning of this video, you remind me of Miss Nancy and her Magic Mirror

  • @keithsandland7478
    @keithsandland7478 Před 6 lety

    Clever clever man 👍🏼

  • @jasonsperatos6412
    @jasonsperatos6412 Před 5 lety

    Good stuff

  • @Lobo_WPG
    @Lobo_WPG Před 7 lety

    we found some gold but its super fine

  • @johndemore6402
    @johndemore6402 Před 10 měsíci

    Fun fact if you heat murcury for a rediculous amount of time and pass electricity through it it converts to gold

  • @Davidevgen
    @Davidevgen Před 7 lety

    seems like a lot of work. i have some solid mercury ive kept in a glass vile cause i know it has gold in it. i just dont have the equitment to get the gold :P great vid. maybe ill send it you

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      yes it is but the payoff can be quite large. let us know.

    • @Davidevgen
      @Davidevgen Před 7 lety

      *****
      yeah well my body cant detox heavy metals very well (genetics sucks) so i cant be messing with mercury other wise id do it. so.. i doubt theres very much gold in the mercury i have, it probably wouldn't be worth it. (rough guess 15 to 30 dollars worth maybe) plus if i send it to you slim might take it XD ill think about it. Do you have a public PO box Jeff?

  • @MrBotteHond
    @MrBotteHond Před 7 lety

    C.mon, let's go! with that gold in my direction!

  • @cttraiden
    @cttraiden Před 7 lety +1

    Probably why I can't find any gold in the Holston river, back in the day the Olin chemical company was pumping about 100 gallons of mercury per day into it. Well shoot.

    • @f.k.burnham8491
      @f.k.burnham8491 Před 7 lety +4

      If you can find the pockets in the river where the mercury collects, then suck it out and retort it. Should be quite a bit of recoverable gold in it, not to mention saleable mercury.

  • @Famo59
    @Famo59 Před 7 lety +2

    Hi Jeff.Slim and Nevada Jack.
    Have seen videos on using Borax,,to extract fine gold from black sand which seems to be a safer method.
    Will that method extract just as much gold..!!
    Regards Tony.👍⛏

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety +5

      yes we have and we plan on covering that too and if done right yes.

  • @TheJoeyboots
    @TheJoeyboots Před 7 lety +2

    Amazing Amalgamation!! Jeff is it true that if the black sands has no gold maybe it is still good for Tungsten? And has value.

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      it is possible but a good fire assay will tell you that.

  • @Badbeau
    @Badbeau Před 7 lety +1

    Hey Jeff and Slim, what a fantastic and informative video. So this Amalgamate you speak about, can it be found in the bottom of your pan? I was sampling in eastern Oregon last year in some slate like material, and found a bunch of "lead like" metal bits in my pan. I have no idea what it is, and some have suggested to me that it could be some sort of Amalgamate. Any thoughts? Keep up your great work as I am saving the brain cells I have left for your vast knowledge. ;)

    • @Askjeffwilliams
      @Askjeffwilliams  Před 7 lety

      Thanks glad you liked it. yes and in some rivers too left over from the old timers.....Amalgam s Shiney and lead is very soft. Thanks we will and we have more on the way.

  • @archippem242
    @archippem242 Před 4 lety

    Hi Jeff, what material of construction is the retort made of? S Steel? as well as the cup that holds the amalgam. Thanks