Reactivation of Mercury Using Electrolysis

dc.conference.date	07/12/2010	en
dc.conference.title	Global Forum on Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining
dc.contributor.author	Blacksmith Institute
dc.contributor.organization	Industry and Economy Division
dc.date.accessioned	2016-12-14T05:37:17Z
dc.date.available	2016-12-14T05:37:17Z
dc.date.issued	2010
dc.description	This document explains a method for restoring oxidized mercury to a usable elemental state through electrolysis. It describes the problem of mercury degradation over time, noting reduced efficiency in bonding with gold and the resulting disposal of ineffective material. The document outlines two restoration options, with emphasis on an electrolysis bath, and specifies required equipment and materials. It presents a step-by-step technique in which an electrical charge alters the mercury through interaction with a sodium hydroxide solution.
dc.description.uri	https://www.unep.org/chemicalsandwaste/Portals/9/Mercury/Documents/ASGM/Presentations_Forum/Day%201/Panel%201/Electrolysis_Kit.pdf
dc.format	Text
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/12755
dc.language	English
dc.rights.accessLevel	Public
dc.title	Reactivation of Mercury Using Electrolysis
dc.type	Meeting resource

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