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Effects of Hydrochloric Acid on Gold
I would like to know if there is any reaction on gold if hydrochloric acid comes in contact with it?
J R Doehne
hobbyist - Port Orchard, Washington, USA
2003
Who, what, when, where, why, JR?. But in the interim, no, there is no reaction if it's 24 kt pure gold.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003
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