| Colloidal silver is a product with a potent | | | | instant process. Since silver is a |
| effect against pathogenic micro-organisms. It | | | | light-sensitive metal, the entire process is |
| is used as a healing agent, antiseptic, and a | | | | conducted in a dimly lit room, preferably a |
| deodorant. For mass production, there are | | | | dark room. Once the process is complete, the |
| commercially available generators, however on | | | | wires are cleaned with soft paper towels to |
| a smaller scale, they can be created by an | | | | keep them scratch free. Care is taken to see |
| individual with easily available products.A | | | | that the deposits of silver oxide are removed |
| drinkable form of the colloidal solution is | | | | after each use.Evaluation of the purity of |
| made by diffusing the silver ions in water by | | | | the prepared colloidal solution can be done |
| passing a dc electric current through two | | | | by examining the back-scatter of a laser |
| silver electrodes dipped inside water. The | | | | beam. The beam is directed to pass through |
| simplest requirements include a battery | | | | the solution and viewed at an angle of 15o. |
| project case with battery holders and clip, | | | | This is the Tyndall or the Raleigh effect. |
| standard 4 mm banana plugs used on most | | | | However, it is considered a less reliable |
| testing equipment, matching sockets, an LED | | | | method compared to microbiological tests. The |
| to indicate the current flow, and a resistor | | | | preparation is stored in non-conductive, |
| to allow the desired current. The resistors | | | | dark, opaque, plastic containers and never in |
| can range from 1K to 10K, allowing a current | | | | metal containers.Precautions for making |
| of 1mA to 10mA. The most important component | | | | silver colloid include the use of distilled |
| is the 3mm silver wire used to generate | | | | water and fine-quality silver electrodes |
| high-quality silver in the suspension. This | | | | wires. Tap water is suitable for topical |
| is free from impurities, unlike the sterling | | | | sprays or for use in plants. Saline is added |
| silver.The apparatus is assembled completely | | | | to improve the conductivity, however it is |
| and tested for the flow of proper current. | | | | advisable to refrain from using salt as it |
| The silver wires are kept immersed in water. | | | | affects the quality. |
| The generation of the silver solution is an | | | | |