Mercury Retort

This item is made to order, and will be shipped as soon as the fabrication is complete. The manufacturer typically completes an order in 7 - 10 business days.

The purpose of the mercury retort system is to separate the gold from the mercury components of the gold amalgam. By applying heat to the amalgam the mercury is burnt off as a gas, which passes along the pipe to re-condense as a liquid. The gold remains in the distilling chamber of the retort, while the mercury is collected at the discharge end in liquid form.

This process allows you to reclaim and reuse the mercury.