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A man from China has gone viral after extracting 191 grams of gold from old SIM cards and electronic waste. Using chemical and refining processes, he recovered gold worth nearly ₹27 lakh, earning the nickname “Alchemist” online.
Man Extracts Gold Worth Lakhs from Old SIM Cards
New Delhi: A shocking news from China's Guangdong province is rapidly going viral on social media. A man named Qiao, a resident of Guizhou, has stunned the world by extracting 191 grams of pure gold from old SIM cards and electronic waste (e-waste). Following this remarkable achievement, social media users have begun calling him an "alchemist."
Qiao shared a video on a Chinese social media platform, demonstrating how he processed nearly 2 tons of e-waste and extracted gold from it. He used complex scientific techniques such as chemical reactions, high-temperature heating, and filtration. People were astonished to see tiny pieces of pure gold in the video.
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According to reports the market value of the 191 grams of gold Qiao found in e-waste is estimated to be around 200,000 yuan, or approximately 27 lakh rupees. This news quickly spread on social media, sparking curiosity.
This news has raised questions about whether SIM cards actually contain gold. According to media reports, a typical SIM card contains less than 0.001 grams of gold. This gold is applied in the form of gold plating to prevent corrosion and provide better connectivity.
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Qiao himself has warned people that this task is not as easy as it appears. Extracting metal from e-waste without a license is illegal in many countries, including China and India, and requires government permission and certification. Furthermore, the chemicals used to extract gold are extremely hazardous to both health and the environment.
As soon as this video went viral, demand for old SIM cards and gold refining kits suddenly increased on online shopping sites. However, experts say that doing this without training and safety measures can be detrimental to both money and health.
While this viral story is shocking people, it also highlights the growing threat of e-waste and the need for its safe disposal.
