How is Gold Made UCSB Science Line
Wohlwill process The electrolytic method of gold refining was first developed by Dr Emil Wohlwill of Norddeutsche Affinerie in Hamburg in 1874 Dr Wohlwill s process is based on the solubility of gold but the insolubility of silver in an electrolyte solution of gold chloride AuCl 3 in hydrochloric acid