Not all of us are fortunate to have scales which can read tiny amounts necessary to make colloidal gold.
So here is a way to make colloidal gold without having scales at all. We will use only volumetric measurements.
What you need:
- 2 small glass containers for solutions, at least 6 ounce capacity
- 3 Measuring spoons, one each of: 1/4 teaspoon (tsp), 1 tsp, 1 tablespoon (tbsp)
- Carbogain powder (maltodextrin)
- Washing Soda (sodium carbonate) Arm and Hammer brand is good.
- 1% Gold Chloride solution (Salt Lake Metals -- eBay)
- 2 Cup Pyrex measuring Cup
- 1 Cup Pyrex measuring Cup
- Plastic spoon or stirring rod
- Medicine dropper (eye dropper)
- Distilled water
Procedure:
- Clean glassware and measuring spoons thoroughly.
- Label or mark the two small containers (at least 6 ounce) so that you know which is for maltodextrin and which is for washing soda
- Dissolve 1/4 level tsp maltodextrin in 4 ounces of hot distilled water. Set aside in the marked container.
- Dissolve 1/4 level tsp sodium carbonate in 4 ounces of hot distilled water. Set aside in the marked container.
- Add 7 ounces of distilled water to 2 cup measuring cup.
- Add 20 drops of the gold chloride solution to the 7 ounces of water.
- Add 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of the maltodextrin solution to the 7 ounces of water which now contains the gold chloride, making 8 ounces.
- Heat the 8 ounces of water in a microwave until it just starts to boil
- Add 1 tsp washing soda solution to the hot water and stir for 15 seconds.
- Reheat solution once per minute until it starts to boil then stir a few seconds for at least 5 times
- Allow to cool.
Be very careful to use the right reagent at the right time in the right amount. Especially watch tsp and tbsp, teaspoons and tablespoons respectively. Also, when measuring the dry ingredients, make sure that they are
level spoonfuls.
You should now have a cup of 40 ppm colloidal gold. It should be red in color and crystal clear when looking through it.
Considering the low cost of maltodextrin and sodium carbonate, and todays price for gold chloride ($50 for 50ml on eBay), the total cost of this method will be under $1.10 for 8 ounces of 40+ppm colloidal gold, and most people have the necessary hardware already.
I used my microwave to heat the solution, but a double boiler would be even better. Just set the pyrex measuring cup in a pan of hot water on you kitchen range.
The maltodextrin and sodium carbonate solutions may be stored for a few days for later use. Maltodextrin is a starch product, and will tend to grow things you really don't want to consume. The sodium carbonate will last a long time if stored in a tightly closed bottle. I would recommend discarding the unused maltodextrin if you are not planning to use it within a day. Its cheap.