The Process Of Gold Refining

Gold refining is the mechanical process of separating valuable gold from other waste materials. The end objective of gold refining is to be left with a piece of pure gold. The process of refining gold is a detailed and highly skilled one that requires a professional service to ensure the quality is above par and completely authentic. 

The process of refining gold begins by weighing the materials. Once the weight is established it is then put through the smelting process. During smelting, the refinery adds a flux material to the gold and melts it in a furnace. The gold will sink to the bottom of the furnace, while impurities float to the top, bound to the flux in the form of slag.

Once smelting is complete, the gold refinery has a solid piece of gold bullion. At this stage the bullion may still contain some impurities like trace metals, requiring it to go through a final refining stage where the facility melts the metal again and treats it to force silver and other materials to the top. In the final stage, the refinery will weigh the gold and test it to determine the level of purity.

While there doesn’t appear to be many steps in the refining process, it is actually a very difficult process and requires the utmost professional to ensure it is done properly.  Jewelers Refining Group, Inc. has been in the refining business since 1996 and is a leader in the refining industry. To learn more about our outstanding service and our commitment to integrity and fair pricing visit us at JRGInc.com.