Recovering Metal from PCBs

No. If it were that simple, everyone would already be doing it.

You don't understand the process.

OK,give useful advice pilgrim .

I'd start by using a search engine and looking at recycling PCB's.

Do your own research. Then, if you ever have a valid question come back here and we'll help. Don't expect us to do all your work for you.

Don't expect to see you back here.

Good luck.

Thank you pilgrim for your advice.

I recall a discussion a while back about someone trying do this using acid to dissolve all but the metals, but for some reason, I can't find the thread. It's not an easy process, and there are lots of "nasty" things to deal with; bromines, lead, arsenic, etc.

I saw a documentary once where somewhere in China these poor villagers were basically "burning" the boards to recover the metals, releasing all kinds of toxins to the air, not a good place to raise the kids! If you do try to do this, please be environmentally friendly.

Tom D. (a printed circuit board designer and tech)