Extracting Gold from Seawater: Is It Possible?

  • Thread starter Thread starter tumor
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Gold Seawater
AI Thread Summary
Extracting gold from seawater is theoretically possible, as oceans contain millions of tonnes of gold, but the gold is so dispersed that obtaining even small quantities is extremely challenging. Significant volumes of seawater must be processed to yield any measurable amount of gold. Historical references to gold accumulation, such as during the Gold Rush, highlight that gold flakes were more easily accessible in river sediments. Some participants in the discussion express interest in collaborating on this topic, motivated by financial need, and share links for further research, suggesting that while the extraction process may not be overly complex, practical implementation remains daunting.
tumor
Messages
126
Reaction score
1
Has anyone any idea how to extract gold from seawater? is it possible?
 
Last edited:
Chemistry news on Phys.org
Hello, there are millions of tonnes of gold in oceans, but so scattered that it is practically impossible to extract even small quantities to hold in your hands. It is possible, however, millions of gallons of seawater must be processed in order to get some gold. In the famous "Gold Rush", accumulated gold flakes, transported by river waters onto shores were easily hunted.

I've googled the problem and found this page for your viewing. Good luck on your research.

Take care.
 
lots of links to look thru,thanks!
 
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 :wink:

Take care.
 
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 :wink:

Take care.

Maybe me and you can put our brains together and come up something?
I have been thinking about gold in sea water constantly since I lost my job and cash is running out. :rolleyes:
 

Thread 'Solubility of MgSO47H2O in water'

It seems like a simple enough question: what is the solubility of epsom salt in water at 20°C? A graph or table showing how it varies with temperature would be a bonus. But upon searching the internet I have been unable to determine this with confidence. Wikipedia gives the value of 113g/100ml. But other sources disagree and I can't find a definitive source for the information. I even asked chatgpt but it couldn't be sure either. I thought, naively, that this would be easy to look up without...
View full post »

Thread 'Why does having 8 valence electrons make an element inert?'

I was introduced to the Octet Rule recently and make me wonder, why does 8 valence electrons or a full p orbital always make an element inert? What is so special with a full p orbital? Like take Calcium for an example, its outer orbital is filled but its only the s orbital thats filled so its still reactive not so much as the Alkaline metals but still pretty reactive. Can someone explain it to me? Thanks!!
View full post »

Similar threads

Can Gold Oxalate Be Synthesized Using Oxalic Acid and Gold (III) Chloride?
Replies
11
Views
2K
In Medieval Africa, A Unique Process for Purifying Gold With Glass
Replies
0
Views
1K
Extract potassium nitrate from npk fertilizer
Replies
3
Views
2K
Synthesis of Fluorescents AuNCs
Replies
1
Views
2K
The Possibility of Value in Amalgam Alloys of Gold, Copper and Silver
Replies
9
Views
3K
New solution found for Gold extraction
Replies
3
Views
2K
What Is the Primary Source of Chloride in Seawater?
Replies
10
Views
2K
Advertised as "gold leaf" - but what material is it really?
Replies
2
Views
3K
How did Rutherford prepare the gold leaf for the gold leaf test?
Replies
6
Views
1K
Teach Kids 'Financial Responsibility' Not Debt
Replies
30
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top