How Is Aqua Regia Used to Purify Gold? Precious Metal Info
Aqua regia, also known as "royal water," was named during the Middle Ages because it was a special liquid that could dissolve even noble metals (like gold and platinum), which did not react well with other solutions. Aqua regia does not dissolve all noble metals, but it is especially well known for its effect on gold, platinum, and palladium.