{"product_id":"gold-silver-platinum-testing-solutions-20ml","title":"Gold, Silver, Platinum \u0026 Stainless Steel Testing Solutions – 20ml (shipping only available in Europe)","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional precious metal testing solutions for jewellers, goldsmiths, gold buyers and jewellery professionals. Designed for traditional touchstone testing of gold, silver, platinum and stainless steel, with multiple solutions available as individual variants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold testing solutions are available from 8ct to 24ct, alongside two silver tests, stainless steel and platinum solutions. Kontrasol Touchstone Care Solution is also available for cleaning and maintaining the test stone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Price is per 20ml bottle. Select the required solution from the variants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 8ct Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 14ct Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 18ct Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 21.6ct Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold – 24ct Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver – White Result (CF \/ White Cap)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver – Red Result (Black Cap)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatinum Testing Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontrasol – Touchstone Care Solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Testing Solutions – How to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePrepare the metal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarefully file or rasp an inconspicuous area of the item. This exposes the underlying metal and helps distinguish plating from solid gold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMake a test line\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRub the filed area firmly against the touchstone to create a sharp, clearly visible line.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eApply the testing solution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with the lower-carat solution and work upwards as required:\u003cbr\u003e- 8ct solution affects metals below 8ct\u003cbr\u003e- 14ct solution affects metals below 14ct\u003cbr\u003e- 18ct solution affects metals below 18ct\u003cbr\u003e- Continue with the higher-carat solutions as required\u003cbr\u003eIf the metal is affected, the solution will begin to react\/foam, indicating that the metal composition is below the carat level stated on the testing solution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOptional comparison test\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor an additional check, make a second line using a testing star of known gold composition. Apply the same solution to both lines and compare the reactions.\u003cbr\u003eTesting star sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClean the touchstone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarefully clean the stone with water after testing, then apply Kontrasol Touchstone Care Solution with a cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Testing Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth silver solutions are based on standard 800 silver and are designed to determine whether silver is present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver CF – White Cap: Produces a white result. This formulation was developed with significantly fewer hazard characteristics according to the supplied CLP\/CMR information.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Silver Test – Black Cap: Produces a red result.\u003cbr\u003eImportant: These solutions indicate the presence of silver but cannot determine the actual silver content or fineness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Testing Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to help distinguish stainless steel, silver and white gold.\u003cbr\u003eApply the solution and allow approximately 1 minute before removing the drop:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhitening = Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkening = Silver\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatinum Testing Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor traditional touchstone testing of platinum.\u003cbr\u003eRub the metal on the test stone and apply a drop of the platinum testing solution. When testing Platinum 999.5, the test line should remain visible after approximately 2–3 minutes according to the supplied testing method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKontrasol Touchstone Care Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKontrasol is designed for cleaning and caring for the touchstone after testing. After carefully cleaning the stone with water, apply Kontrasol using a cloth.\u003cbr\u003eKontrasol is a touchstone care solution, not a metal testing acid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional gold and precious metal testing solutions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold testing options from 8ct to 24ct\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolutions for gold, silver, platinum and stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional touchstone testing method\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo silver testing options – white or red result\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel solution helps distinguish stainless steel, silver and white gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Platinum 999.5 testing solution\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKontrasol available for touchstone care\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient 20ml bottles\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual variants – choose only the solution required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal For: Jewellers • Goldsmiths • Gold Buyers • Pawnbrokers • Precious Metal Dealers • Jewellery Workshops • Appraisers • Professional Metal Testing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessional chemical testing solutions. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours. Use in a well-ventilated area and always follow the current product label and Safety Data Sheet. Keep away from children. 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