How to Make Colloidal Silver With a Battery
Colloidal silver contains microscopic silver particles and ions suspended in liquid. Advocates say that it has many health benefits, whether consumed or used topically. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, however, says there is no scientific evidence to support colloidal silver's safety or effectiveness. Although you can purchase colloidal silver, you also can generate your own using battery power.Things You'll Need
- 9-volt alkaline batteries (4)
- 9-volt battery-to-clamp adapters (2)
- 2 "alligator" clamps
- Glass container (12 oz.)
- 2 fine silver rods (99.9 percent pure or greater)
- Distilled water
- Paper towel
- Nylon scrub pad
- Glass or FDA-grade plastic bottle
Instructions
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Build the Generator
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Attach each "alligator" clamp to an adapter, cutting off the unused battery lead.
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Attach the positive poles of two of the batteries to the negative poles of the other two.
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Clean the silver rods with the nylon scrub pad. Attach the two clamps to the silver rods and an adapter onto each of the battery pairs. One rod will be positive, and the other will be negative.
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Thoroughly clean the glass container with the nylon pad and paper towel, rinsing it with distilled water. Fill the container with 8 oz. of distilled water.
Generate Colloidal Silver
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Attach the poles of the two battery pairs to create a series of four batteries generating current.
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Insert the end of each silver rod into the water. The rods should be 1.5 to 2 inches apart, parallel to each other.
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Note the time. After about 15 minutes, pay careful attention to the silver rods. Between 15 and 30 minutes, you will see a thin, yellow wisp between them--the level of silver ions is reaching the proper concentration. After five more minutes, remove the negative rod from the colloidal silver. Two minutes later, remove the positive rod.
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Store the newly created colloidal silver in UV-protected glass or high-grade plastic bottle.
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