Tag Archives: refine silver
10KG of Silver Oxide Batteries Refining Estimate
Written on November 14, 2014 at 7:30 am, by Arch Enterprises
Q: I have 10KG of silver cell batteries. Do you take this material? — From James in Arlington, TX
Refine Silver Oxide Batteries
A: Thank you for your inquiry! YES, Arch does refine the silver from silver oxide batteries.
The first item to note is that we do not accept co-mingled lots, so you will have to separate these batteries out if they are among other items or other types of batteries. We do not accept lithium batteries for example.
Depending on the volume that is sent in for refining, we typically pay $16 to $25, per …
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Troy Ounce Silver Price
Written on January 30, 2014 at 10:00 am, by Arch Enterprises
Question: “I have recently inherited a silver coin collection and the coins have “one troy ounce, .999 fine silver” written on the back of them. What does troy ounce mean, and how much can I expect to get from each of them?” – From Hayden in Portland, Oregon
Hi Hayden,
Thank you for sending us pictures of your troy ounce silver coins. Silver is unique in that, because it is a universal precious metal, there is a standardized measuring method that is used for determining its worth. The American version of ounces does not equate to a troy ounce, which …
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Value of Knives from Sterling Silver Sets
Written on April 12, 2012 at 9:14 am, by Arch Enterprises
Jimmy from Indianapolis, IN has a sterling silver set to refine and asks Arch Enterprises about the knives in the set, as the whole knife is not sterling.
What Does 555 Stamped on Sterling Silver Mean?
Written on February 10, 2012 at 2:46 pm, by Arch Enterprises
Terry from Chicago asks “What does “555” stamp on sterling silver mean?” There are many different hallmarks and markings from different countries and time periods. Learn some of the most common.
Recover Silver from Silver Sludge Material
Written on November 22, 2011 at 9:42 am, by Arch Enterprises
Arch Enterprises is a precious metal refiner that works with industrial grade materials such as silver sludge to refine and recover precious metals.
