Abandoned mines.

I think the problem with supply these days is because the liquid metal is classed as an S3 poison ,I stand to be corrected on that

Could well be right!
Try this one http://www.alibaba.com/countrysearch/AU/buy-mercury.html

k9spud wrote:hi james
i fully understand use and saftey of mercury but am having trouble sorcing it have you got any sigestions.
pete

Sorry I can't help those who have it seem to be hanging onto it. There is a big supply problem. cheers

Had to pick up a script for my wife from the Chemist about 4 hours ago? I asked about buying Mercury for recovering fine gold from black sand's! Reply was, how much do you need and how soon do you need it! My reply was not for a couple of months, thanks, I just wanted to know if it's still available, their reply was we always have about a kilo on hand, if you need more than that we'll have to order it in! I didn't ask for a price, when I walked away I thought " why didn't I ask for a price"

Attitude its all about attitude!

someday you seem to have a better chemist than i have.
when i asked i was told that they didnot have any and sigested i try the hardware store. fat chance.

Yeh it can suck, you need to speak with the actual Chemist! 12 years ago I was chasing Nitric acid, they put me straight on to a supplier, 20 lts of 70% for $35.00!

Went back to our chemist to find out what the mercury was going to cost. All turned to poop, No they can't sell it anymore nor can they purchase it! Gees tuff crowed or what!

We have a few kilo's of mercury at work. It is not what they call clean. I could nick a bit if you want, in Sydney.

Thanks Minermike, No I'm not in the market for it! Just wanted to test the waters to see how hard it is to buy considering 15 years ago it was easily bought!
I still have about 4 ounces so I'm good for quite a while.
Your dirty merc is easily cleaned with Nitric acid and a tad of heat "Out doors only" If you don't know what your doing don't do it! Then recover the merc with copper plates?