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Has anyone any idea how to extract gold from seawater? is it possible?
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chem_tr said:I haven't looked through them much, but there was at least one, saying this is not very difficult. Please give some feedback and I may be rich
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While there is a small amount of gold present in seawater, it is not economically feasible to extract it. The concentration of gold in seawater is about 13 parts per trillion, making it extremely difficult and costly to extract.
Currently, there are no known methods that can effectively and economically extract gold from seawater. Some scientists have experimented with using electrolysis or nanotechnology, but none have been successful on a large scale.
The main challenge in extracting gold from seawater is the low concentration of gold present, which makes it difficult to separate from the vast amount of seawater. Additionally, the cost of extracting and purifying the gold would far outweigh its value.
While it is currently not feasible, advancements in technology and research may make it possible in the future. However, it would require a significant amount of time, resources, and innovation to make it a viable option.
Yes, there are other valuable elements present in seawater such as silver, platinum, and uranium. However, the concentration of these elements is also extremely low, making it difficult and costly to extract them. Currently, there are no known methods to extract these elements from seawater on a large scale.