I herd of an experiment using a partical accelerator and two metals to make gold. how is this done.
2006-12-07 11:31:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
By fusing the atomic nuclei, it is possible to create heavier elements from atoms of two lighter elements. It takes the right elements and a lot of power though, so it is hardly a worthwhile source of gold.
2006-12-07 11:34:50 · answer #1 · answered by computerguy103 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course, it is possible. The principles are the same as what goes on in the Sun and when a Hydrogen Bomb explodes. As you can probably guess, it takes a lot of energy to do such a thing and therefore it is very expensive. So in order to produce a $1000 worth of gold, it will cost you like a million dollars.
2006-12-07 19:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by The Prince 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It done by adding more or taking protons from the nucleus of a parent metal to make gold.
That's a lot of energy smashing into the nucleus knocking out or sticking to a nucleus....
From the link below, the accelerated particle impacts a target material, potentially knocking free protons or neutrons and making a new element or isotope. .
2006-12-07 19:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, alchemy is possible through cold fusion.
However, it's not likely that you will be able to find out about it since cold fusion is a secret itself!
This is one of the devices used for cold fusion:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_fusion
2006-12-07 19:44:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ammy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alchemy happens in nature all the time. Natural decay of radioactive compounds spewing out alpha, beta, or gamma particles means they are undergoing "alchemy".
2006-12-07 19:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Cardinal Rule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mercury can be converted to gold in an atomic reactor however it is not cost efficient.
2006-12-07 19:38:04 · answer #6 · answered by Sleeping Troll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS NOT..
JUST A MYTH.
2006-12-07 19:35:08 · answer #7 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋