3 Ways to Assay Gold wikiHow
Jun 12, 2020· Aqua regia is Latin for "royal water." This solution is used to remove gold from a scrap of metal or an ore. To make it, mix three parts hydrochloric acid and one part nitric acid. For example, 400 mL of aqua regia will contain 300 mL of hydrochloric acid and 100 mL of nitric acid. Use gloves, goggles, and caution when making and using aqua ...