I scanned a Big Mac coin.

asheland

Gluggo

So whats it say in dummy terms? TYIA

Jcld

Copper / zinc "Brass".

MWallace

Cool machine. I'd like to know more about it,,,,,, with pictures.

cameonut2011

What do these machines cost?

JBK

I thought copper and zinc was brass? Bronze is copper and tin, sometimes with other stuff included?

Swampboy

Cool
I remember when you last posted that device I checked them out

They were approximately $39.99 w/shp Amazon Prime if I recall.

Timbuk3

Neat !!!

oih82w8

Fascinating device!

davewesen

@Swampboy said:
Cool
I remember when you last posted that device I checked them out

They were approximately $39.99 w/shp Amazon Prime if I recall.

I am not sure what that is but a couple years ago when I checked the prices on XRF handhelds, they were in the $10-15K range.

Swampboy

@davewesen said:

@Swampboy said:
Cool
I remember when you last posted that device I checked them out

They were approximately $39.99 w/shp Amazon Prime if I recall.

I am not sure what that is but a couple years ago when I checked the prices on XRF handhelds, they were in the $10-15K range.

That was my poor attempt at humor.

I also saw that it was a pretty pricey tool.

I'm hoping that as with boats and planes I'll get a new neighbor who has one of those scanners.

cameonut2011

@Gluggo said:
So whats it say in dummy terms? TYIA

McDonald's is cheap! It isn't even pure copper or anywhere near it.

asheland

@cameonut2011 said:
What do these machines cost?

$15,000 to $18,000 (it's not mine)

Paradisefound

so...it's only 69% copper?

WHPRATT

69% copper, 29% Zinc, and 2% Special Sauce....

ricko

The hype and clamor on these Big Mac tokens seems to have died down as quickly as it started. Cheers, RickO

asheland

Likely it's 70-30. The machine is too precise, probably a variation in the metals mixture.

Wabbit2313

That machine is Sweet! What does it show when you scan a gold coin? A Morgan? Thanks!

johnny9434

@asheland said:

@cameonut2011 said:
What do these machines cost?

$15,000 to $18,000 (it's not mine)

just a few bucks

BackroadJunkie

I woulda killed for a machine like that back in qualitative/quantitative analysis...

asheland

@Wabbit2313 said:
That machine is Sweet! What does it show when you scan a gold coin? A Morgan? Thanks!

It tells the exact composition, there are usually trace elements like lead, tin, zinc, etc. It's super cool!
I like scanning early silverware with it.

asheland

@Wabbit2313
1740’s spoon (I think it’s American colonial)

Wabbit2313

Scan a Morgan Asheland!

jmski52

Well, I was going to go car-shopping to help my daughter-in-law upgrade her ride, but now...................???

asheland

@Wabbit2313 said:
Scan a Morgan Asheland!

If I remember, I'll ask my friend this Saturday. If he's cool, I'll happily scan one.

oih82w8

Ugh!

Lead, Copper, Tin, Zinc, Germanium, Silver and Gold...talk about leaving a bad taste ones mouth!

Pretty cool element scanner!