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