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Health and security needs for new silver electroforming unit?

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Hi, I'm now wishing to set up my own tank to do silver-electroforming because it is the main process for my work (jewellery) and I wanted to know the equipment neccesary in terms of extraction and health and security regulations. Could you help me with those information or do you know who shoulod I ask about this? Thanks

Ornella Iannuzzi
student - UK

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Practically all silver plating is done from a cyanide solution which is highly toxic.
As well as the obvious hazards, there is a problem in disposing of waste.
There is also considerable cost in purchasing silver anodes and plating salts.
If you do not have experience in handling toxic chemicals and electroplating technology, electroforming is best left to properly equipped professional shops.
Why not discuss your project with a local plating company. If you produce the masters, they can do the plating.

Geoff Smith
Hampshire, England

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