Silver recovery from human remains, also known as cremation silver, is the process of extracting silver from the ashes of cremated human remains. Historically, this practice was used to extract precious metals from the remains of wealthy individuals, though it has also been used in archaeological contexts to study the health and diet of past populations.
The process of extracting silver from human remains is relatively simple. The cremated remains are first mixed with a flux, which is a substance that helps to melt the metals in the remains. The mixture is then heated in a furnace until the silver melts and separates from the other materials. The molten silver can then be poured into a mold to create a solid object.
