Separation of Gold metal from Potassium Gold Cyanide salt
Nov 03, 2009#0183;#32;(3) If the PGC is of the % variety, it would help the gold precipitation to also dissolve about 15 grams of potassium cyanide per liter in the solution. Without the extra cyanide, you may or may not have a problem dropping the gold. The gold may finally drop, but it will be slower. It is best to add the extra cyanide.