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    You folks have a wonderful sense of humor. Or, are you serious?
    TomPN
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    This is a serious method of making gold from mercury. However, as stated, it isn't economically viable. A similar process is used to make other artificial elements, such as plutonium, californium, ununoctium, etc.
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    Isn't mercury poisonous?
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    Mercury is a very toxic or poisonous substance that people can be exposed to in several ways. If it is swallowed, like from a broken thermometer, it mostly passes through your body and very little is absorbed. If you touch it, a small amount may pass through your skin, but not usually enough to harm you.
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    Where do I acquire a particle accelerator?
    Mr c
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    Acquiring a particle accelerator is a complex process and typically requires significant resources and expertise. These devices are large, expensive, and highly specialized equipment that are usually owned and operated by research institutions, universities, or national laboratories. If you're interested in using a particle accelerator for research or other purposes, you may need to collaborate with or gain access to a facility that already has one. Contacting research institutions or universities with particle accelerator facilities would be a good starting point to inquire about access or collaboration opportunities.
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    How much does it cost to make this gold? Is gold used globally?
    Mr c
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    Creating gold from mercury isn't feasible or cost-effective. While alchemists historically attempted to transmute base metals into gold, modern science has shown it to be impossible without nuclear reactions, which are extremely costly and not practical for creating gold on a large scale. Additionally, such processes would likely require vast amounts of energy and resources, making the cost exorbitant. As for its use, if gold could be created inexpensively, it might have widespread applications, but the reality is that natural gold remains costly and is used in various industries and investments worldwide.
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