How To Melt Gold Dust

Are you curious to know how to melt gold dust? Gold dust can be melted into a solid piece of gold or gold jewelry. If you are interested in the gold business, it is essential to know how to refine the gold. Since gold comes in all forms, you will need to know various techniques. Gold dust is considered naturally occurring placer gold. Most buyers have no interest in purchasing gold dust. Typically, the process to melt it is a little challenging. Melting it into a nugget makes it easier to sell.

In order to melt gold dust, you will need

• Crucible for melting metal
• Gold dust
• Welder's goggles
• Torch
• Crucible tongs
• Charcoal block

1. Gather your gold dust. Be sure that it is real gold. Some people try to pass off other metals as gold. Place your goggles on.
2. Place the gold dust in a crucible. A crucible is a container made of clay that is strong enough to withstand fire. Gold needs to reach a temperature of two thousand degrees in order to melt.
3. Gently melt the gold using a torch. Point the flame directly at the gold. Hold it there until you see the dust turn to liquid. The dust should join together in a molten blob. It will become bright red and satin-like in appearance as it begins to harden.
4. Use the crucible tongs to remove the gold from the crucible. Place it on a charcoal block. Remember, the gold will be extremely hot for a while. Do not leave it in the crucible because the gold will melt to the crucible and become almost impossible to remove. Allow the gold to completely cool before you handle it.