Quote Originally Posted by alloy2
What is the part number, I'll google it for you.
LOL
Here is a similar picture of an ancient transistor. (I apologize for the size of this image)

Much of the items I have lying around here are from the early 20th century or even older.

Quote Originally Posted by alloy2
Besides google a magnet will be your second best friend.
Yeah good for non alloys, especially copper plated steel - so tricky.

Quote Originally Posted by alloy2
Also grab a copy of this publication from here. You Can Smelt Too, lots of information on how to chemically identify metals.
https://www.scribd.com/document/17426009/You-Can-Smelt-Too
Hokes Refining Precious Metals
Thanks for those, good reading material. I'll do as you say and study them thoroughly.



Quote Originally Posted by alloy2
By having read Hokes publication this will arm you with the appropriate terminology to communicate with others on the forum. The gold forum membership do not suffer fools lightly
Yeah, I'll be doing a few experiments first, before I jump in there with my questions. That way I'll have some experimental data & techniques to share.
Cheers for all the helpful info.