Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Cleaning Gold coins
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="kidkayt, post: 216854, member: 7275"]Try TCE (trichloroethene) if the crud is organic, which is very likely. TCE must be handled very carefully. Else, ordinary 99% iso-propyl (rubbing) alcohol from your local drugstore with a soft Q-Tip could do the trick.</p><p>An ultrasonic cleaner (available at BedBathBeyond) can loosen a lot of grit. However the coin</p><p>should be supported with soft material to prevent scratching against the sides or bottom of the tub.</p><p>Aqua regia may dissolve the gold, so you'll lose Au if it is in the bath for long. This is also pretty</p><p>nasty stuff.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="kidkayt, post: 216854, member: 7275"]Try TCE (trichloroethene) if the crud is organic, which is very likely. TCE must be handled very carefully. Else, ordinary 99% iso-propyl (rubbing) alcohol from your local drugstore with a soft Q-Tip could do the trick. An ultrasonic cleaner (available at BedBathBeyond) can loosen a lot of grit. However the coin should be supported with soft material to prevent scratching against the sides or bottom of the tub. Aqua regia may dissolve the gold, so you'll lose Au if it is in the bath for long. This is also pretty nasty stuff.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Cleaning Gold coins
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...