My first scrap recovery, can someone help me identify rubbish

Originally Posted by alloy2

What is the part number, I'll google it for you.

LOL
Here is a similar picture of an ancient transistor. (I apologize for the size of this image)

Much of the items I have lying around here are from the early 20th century or even older.

Originally Posted by alloy2

Besides google a magnet will be your second best friend.

Yeah good for non alloys, especially copper plated steel - so tricky.

Originally Posted by alloy2

Also grab a copy of this publication from here. You Can Smelt Too, lots of information on how to chemically identify metals.
https://www.scribd.com/document/17426009/You-Can-Smelt-Too
Hokes Refining Precious Metals

Thanks for those, good reading material. I'll do as you say and study them thoroughly.

Originally Posted by alloy2

By having read Hokes publication this will arm you with the appropriate terminology to communicate with others on the forum. The gold forum membership do not suffer fools lightly

Yeah, I'll be doing a few experiments first, before I jump in there with my questions. That way I'll have some experimental data & techniques to share.
Cheers for all the helpful info.