Warangan?

capt.smash · 15th March 2005, 02:19 PM

HI guys i thaught id update this thread.After some experimentation i have discovred that Realgar [Arsenic sulfide] works very well once powdred[it crushes easily] and added with most citrus juice[i used grapefruit juice & also tried pineapple ]realgar is easily sourced as a mineral[ebay] so now everyone has the chance to have some fun and can have a go if they wish .

[BUT BE CAREFUL THIS IS POISON AFTER ALL]

I also tried orpiment[arsenic trisulfide]but found it hard to powder and didnt work as well.

BSMStar · 19th March 2005, 11:01 PM

Hi Captain!

Something I tried a long number of years ago on silver (to artificially "oxidize" it), is Liver of Sulfur (Potassium Sulfide). I have not tried it with iron (yet), but since it is chemical similar to Arsenic sulfide and leaves a black "stained" surface, it just might do the trick.

It is more readily available than Arsenic sulfide, and safer to work with too (but use plenty of ventilation), it just may be a good substitute. Buy it in dry form, mix about one to two teaspoons to one pint of hot water, and use within 48 hours. It will lose strength over time (that is the rotten eggs you smell as the sulfur leaves).

Let me know if you need more info. I would be interested in the results of any experiments made with this sulfide solution. I may work better in mild acid solution like lime juice...

Best regards,

BSMStar

15th March 2005, 02:19 PM	#1
capt.smash Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon ,England Posts: 80	HI guys i thaught id update this thread.After some experimentation i have discovred that Realgar [Arsenic sulfide] works very well once powdred[it crushes easily] and added with most citrus juice[i used grapefruit juice & also tried pineapple ]realgar is easily sourced as a mineral[ebay] so now everyone has the chance to have some fun and can have a go if they wish . [BUT BE CAREFUL THIS IS POISON AFTER ALL] I also tried orpiment[arsenic trisulfide]but found it hard to powder and didnt work as well. Attached Images

19th March 2005, 11:01 PM	#2
BSMStar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO USA Posts: 312	Something else to consider.... Hi Captain! Something I tried a long number of years ago on silver (to artificially "oxidize" it), is Liver of Sulfur (Potassium Sulfide). I have not tried it with iron (yet), but since it is chemical similar to Arsenic sulfide and leaves a black "stained" surface, it just might do the trick. It is more readily available than Arsenic sulfide, and safer to work with too (but use plenty of ventilation), it just may be a good substitute. Buy it in dry form, mix about one to two teaspoons to one pint of hot water, and use within 48 hours. It will lose strength over time (that is the rotten eggs you smell as the sulfur leaves). Let me know if you need more info. I would be interested in the results of any experiments made with this sulfide solution. I may work better in mild acid solution like lime juice... Best regards, BSMStar