Big Palladium discovery?

[TargetTrader]

Hello,

Last week I found these nuggets, some do attrack a magnet while others.

Can anybody help me further with this batch?

wkr

I have about 2 KG

 

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[TargetTrader]

Hello,

Last week I found these nuggets, some do attrack a magnet while others do not. I did the density check and came around 10isch ( because of impureties ).

Can anybody help me further with this batch?

wkr

I have about 2 KG

 

[DizzyDigger]

In all honesty, to me it looks like the slag you get when using a cutting torch.

Can you tell us more about how you found them? What kind of terrain?

 

[pepperj]

Diagnostic properties: Platinum is a metallic white to silver-gray colour. Its streak is a shiny silver-gray. Crystals, if found, tent to be distorted cubes.

I see more of a melted brass color and structure.

 

[TargetTrader]

In all honesty, to me it looks like the slag you get when using a cutting torch.

Can you tell us more about how you found them? What kind of terrain?

Hello, i found this in a forrest in a layer which is exposed and eroding. I did the acid test and the color turns yellow green. I am pretty sure it's Palladium.

 

[pepperj]

Hello, i found this in a forrest in a layer which is exposed and eroding. I did the acid test and the color turns yellow green. I am pretty sure it's Palladium.

Step 1​

To protect the piece you want to test as much as possible from testing damage, start by rubbing or scratching the item you want to test directly against the surface of the testing stone. As you do this, you will notice that the metal leaves a mark on the testing stone. Press firmly on the testing stone to leave a thick and visible deposit that you can test accurately. The mark should be about 1″ to 1-1/2″ inches long.

Step 2​

Place a drop of the 22 karat gold testing acid on the stone across the streak you made with the metal. As soon as the acid hits the testing stone and marks, be prepared to observe the changes.

Be aware that you can use either 18 or 22 karat gold testing acid to test for palladium, but we recommend you use 22 karat testing acid because it will give you the clearest results.

Step 3​

Observe the reaction of the streak to the acid. If the metal has palladium content, it will very slowly turn a yellowish green color. If there is no palladium content, the streak will fade completely away.

 

[Red-Coat]

I don't think you've found palladium. Nevertheless, from >americanbullion.com<:

Iodine can be used to test palladium due to its unique reaction with the metal. When palladium comes into contact with iodine, it forms a black compound called palladium iodide. To perform this test, follow these steps:

- Clean the surface of the item you want to test with a soft cloth to remove dirt or oils.

- Apply a small drop of iodine directly to the item’s surface.

- Observe the reaction. If the item turns black where the iodine was applied, it indicates the presence of palladium. If there is no color change or the iodine easily wipes off without leaving a black mark, it is likely not palladium.