> They are pure silver made in 1964 and 1963. I ran the batch for > 2-2.5 hours. I already took a tablespoon so I hope it is ok. If I > hold it up to the light it does have a yellowish cast. thanks. > Janine
Janine, This worries me a bit. The pre-1964 common US coins, like dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars, contain a large percentage of other base metal besides silver. They are no more than about 93% pure, if I remember right, and the other metals may include nickel, tin, and God knows what. Some of those other metals will be toxic. Such coins are *not* suitable for use as CS electrodes, in my opinion, except in emergency situations and for as short a time as possible. If, however, you have some kind of commemorative silver medallion or coin which is clearly marked ".999 Fine Silver" or words to that effect, then you are okay, no matter when they were minted. All common US coins after 1964 were the sandwich type containing copper, aluminum, nickel, and no silver. The only exception was, I think, some halves that were further debased, to maybe 50% silver, but were available until the late sixties. I believe the mint puts out Silver Eagles that are pure enough, and available for a reasonable price through most coin dealers. There are ingots and medallions and various other .999 fine coins of other countries available. Exactly what do you have? I don't think the trace you've consumed is a problem, but I wouldn't use it long term unless your coins are actually .999 or better. I'm sending a copy to you directly, as well as to the list, just to make sure you see it. Be well, Mike D. [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
