Himesh Patel

Metallurgical Engineer & Manager

Himesh Patel is a Metallurgical Engineer at Mcclelland Laboratories in Reno, Nevada. With over five years of industry and graduate research experience in the raw materials industry, Himesh has extensive knowledge of mining and mineral extraction and recovery methods, mine financing, and the environmental impacts of mining. He received his MS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Dual Degree in Mineral Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad. Himesh is passionate about educating the public about the minerals industry.

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How to

Harden Steel

Steel is a common durable alloy, and while most steel used in tools is already tough, you can harden it even more to prevent wear and tear. Hardened steel prevents knife blades from dulling and tools from bending and bre...

How to

Cut Aluminum

If you're interested in do-it-yourself home remodelling projects, cutting aluminum can give you plenty of material. And while it might seem intimidating, there are actually a few simple ways that you can accomplish this ...

How to

Melt Gold

Maybe you have gold jewelry that you want to melt. Or you’re an artist or jewelry designer who wants to create a new design by melting gold. There are several ways you can melt gold at home although you should always t...

How to

Melt Silver

Silver is the most common of the precious metals. It’s used in jewelry, electronics, medical supplies, and a number of industrial uses. Until the end of the nineteenth century, silver was also a major medium of currenc...

How to

Identify a Metal

Knowing how to identify various metals can be useful if you work in a scientific or industrial setting, or if you’re simply curious about the natural world. When attempting to identify a sample of an unknown metal, the...

How to

Magnetize Metal

Magnetism occurs when negative and positive particles in an object line up in a specific manner, causing an attraction or repulsion with nearby particles. As long as a metal has some iron in it, you can magnetize it usin...

How to

Extract Gold from a Rock

Prospecting for gold can be a fun hobby, though it’s a lot of work! You may be able to harvest gold flakes from rock if it contains gold among its minerals. The safest way to extract gold from rocks at home is to crush...

How to

Solder Stainless Steel

Unlike other metals, stainless steel is very difficult to solder. It has a thick oxide layer that prevents melted solder from sticking to its surface. While the job is a bit more complicated than regular soldering, you c...

How to

Melt Metal

If you want to melt metal, you need to find a way to apply a lot of heat to it. This can be done either with a foundry or a torch. With a foundry, the metal can be melted into a liquid that you can then mold into whateve...

How to Oxidize Copper at Home

Achieve a vibrant patina quickly and affordablyIf you want to give your copper jewelry or copper decorations a rustic or antique look, you’re looking to oxidize the copper to create a patina. Copper starts off natural...

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Melt Copper

Copper is a transition metal that readily conducts heat and electricity, making it a valuable substance in the construction of numerous items. Copper is melted either as ingots for storage or sale, or for casting another...

How to Nickel-Plate an Item Using Electroplating

The ultimate guide on coating old metal objects in nickelNickel plating refers to any process that covers a metal object in a protective layer of nickel or nickel alloy. If you’re interested in doing this at home, nic...

How to

Remove Odor from Metal

We’ve all experienced it—that weird smell coming off a stainless steel coffee thermos or an odd odor from a jacket zipper. Whether it’s an offending piece of jewelry or a much-loved kitchen pan, your metal items ma...

How to

Solder Gold

Repairing a gold object or soldering gold objects together, requires a different approach than soldering with lead. Even if you have experience soldering other metals, you may wish to look through the section on gatherin...

How to

Tell Bronze from Brass

Whether you're antiquing or scrapping, telling the difference between bronze and brass can help you determine the value of a piece. Unfortunately, since both metals are copper alloys, there aren't many things you can do ...

How to

Acid Etch Steel

Because copper and zinc have gone up in price, many artisans who etch designs in metals have turned to etching steel. Although not as fine a metal as copper, steel is finer than zinc, and it is also more durable--particu...

How to

Melt Aluminum

Aluminum is one of the most heavily used metals in modern manufacturing. Its durability and plasticity make it an ideal material for multiple functions. Because of this, aluminum is a great metal for DIY forging. With th...

How to Demagnetize a Magnet

Magnets are useful for all kinds of things, whether we’re using them to stick things on the fridge or as an internal component of our phones. But have you ever been curious about how to demagnetize a magnet? As it turn...

How to Spot Real (and Fake) Moldavite

Moldavite is well known for its deep green color, unique texture, meteorite crash origins, and powerful energy that can help with spiritual awakening and healing. For these reasons, moldavite is incredibly popular, which...

How to

Know Silver Purity

Silver is a beautiful, valuable metal that’s used to make jewelry, household items, and decorations. However, it can be hard to recognize the purity of silver versus metal fakes. Most silver items have an etching on th...

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