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Pan Amalgamation and Variations

Pan Amalgamation and Variations

Pan amalgamation processes went through several evolutions to improve the efficiency of silver mining. Learn more about pan amalgamation here.

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The Patio Process and the Start of Amalgamation Refining

The Patio Process and the Start of Amalgamation Refining

Bartolomé de Medina is credited with the invention of the patio process, which made 16th century silver refining much easier. Read on to learn how it works.

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A Silver Electrode that Synthesizes Tastes

A Silver Electrode that Synthesizes Tastes

Scientists have developed a taste synthesizer using silver electrodes. Learn about how it works and its potential applications here.

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Martele-style Silver

Martele-style Silver

Martelé-style silverware is very valuable because of its rarity and labor intensive craftsmanship. Learn more about martelé silver in this blog post.

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Firescale Prevention for Silver Alloys

Firescale can be prevented in silver alloys by using germanium. Learn how germanium prevents firescale by reading this blog post.

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Argentium Silver

Argentium Silver

Argentium silver is a useful alloy that improves upon the formulas for silver/copper alloys. Learn how by reading this blog post.

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