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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NO.2

BHOPAL

INVESTIGATORY PROJECT
CHEMISTRY
2021-22
Submitted to
MRS. JAGRATI SHARMA
Submitted by
Divyendra Singh tomar
Class-12th A
Roll no-19612030
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Kendriya vidhyalay No-2

Bhopal
Department Of Chemistry
Certificate

This is to certify that Master. Divyendra Singh

tomar. Roll no.19612030 studying in class 12th 'A'
in academic year 2021-22 at Kendriya vidhyalay
No2 has completed his project of chemistry based
on “Analysis of metals present in coin” and
completed his work satisfactorily.

Internal Examiner External Examiner

Principal signature
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I wish to express my deep gratitude and sincere thanks to

Mr. SURYA KANT PATHAK principal,

Kendriya Vidyalaya NO 2 Bhopal for his
encouragement and for all his facilities that he
provided for this project work.I extend my hearty
thanks to Mrs. Jagrati Sharma,
chemistry teacher who guided me to do this project
successfully. I also extend my thanks to Mr.
Deendyal who provided me necessary material
needed for my project.

Made by:
Divyendra Singh tomar
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Index

S. NO Title Page no.

1 Aim 5
2 Introduction 6
3 Apparatus 7
4 Chemical 8
used
5 Theory 9
6 Analysis 10
7 Procedure 12
8 Table 13
9 Conclusion 16
10 Precaution 17
11 Bibliography 18
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AIM :

TO ANALYSE THE MATERIALS

PRESENT IN THE COIN
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INTRODUCTION

An alloy is a mixture or metallic solid solution composed of two

or more elements. Complete solid solution alloys give single
solid phase-microstructure. Alloys usually have different
properties from those of the component elements.
Alloying a metal is done by combining it with one or more other
metals or non-metals that often enhance its properties. Alloys
are used in ornaments, bells, statues, buildings, and even coins.
This project tries to analyze the various metals present in the
coin.
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APPARATUS

TEST TUBE
TEST TUBE STAND
TEST TUBE HOLDER
BUNSEN BURNER
BEAKER
PETRI DISHES
FILTER PAPER
DROPPER
GLASS RODS
Coin
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Chemical used

❖ Dilute HCL
❖ Conc. HNO3 Conc. HCL
❖ Dilute HNO3
❖ Dilute H2SO4
❖ Potassium Chromate
❖ PbC12
❖ NH4NO3
❖ K4[Fe(CN)6]
❖ Solid AIC13
❖ Conce. NH4C1
❖ KCNS
❖ NaOH
❖ Fe(CN)6
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THEORY

An alloy is a homogeneous mixture of two or more

metals or a metal and non-metal
They are generally harder than their components
with reduced malleability and ductility. Alloys are
prepared to enhance certain characteristics of the
constituent metals, as per requirement.

The coinage metals comprise, at minimum, those

metallic chemical elements which have historically
been used as components in alloys used to mint
coins. Coins that are intended for circulation have
some special requirements based on the conditions
they will encounter For example, a coin may be in
circulation for up to 30 years, and so must have
excellent wear resistance and anti-corrosion
properties,
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ANALYSIS
We can determine the constituent of an unknown alloy by
dissolving it in some simple acid or aquaregia and the solution,
thus obtained can be subjected to usual qualitative analysis to
determine the constituent.

LEAD (Pb):- To test for "lead" first of all add dil. HCI to original
solution and lead is precipitated as PbC12

Pb +2cr PbC12

(white)

The solution of lead chloride given a yellow precipitate (PPT) of

lead iodine with potassium iodide solution and Of lead
chromate with potassium chromate solution.

PbCl2 + 2KI Pbl2 + 2KCI

(yellow ppt.)
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-
ZINC Zn
2+
( )
Zn, OS present then on passing H2S through the 3 group white
ppt is formed.

Zn²+ + H2S. ZnS + 2H+

(white ppt)

Magnesium (Mg2+)-

To the solution add NH4OH and (NH4)3PO4. Ie Ammonium

Phosphate in access white ppt of MgNH4PO4 is formed.

Mg(NO3)2 + Na2HPO4 + NH4OH MgNH4PO4

+2NaNO3+H20
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PROCEDURE

➢ PREPRATION OF AQUAREGIA

Took a clear beaker and put three test tubes of conc. HCL. in it.
To s add one test tube of conc. HNO3 stair it. Thus, form
mixture Aqua regia.

➢ TAKE THE SMALL BEAKER:- And paste a white blank slip on

these. Put equal amount of aquaregia in all the beaker and
label them according to the coins to be put into them.
➢ CLEAN THE COINS:-So that no dust is left on them and dry
them. Put them in beakers label for them.Place three
beakers in same safe place and remain them for the two to
three days.
➢ After two days,COIN WERE DISSOLVED and there was
Solution in the beakers. Add half beaker of water in each
Solution.
Detect the basic radicals step by step in each coin. Tables
Tables are giving below showing the observation and result of
Qualitative analysis.
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Observation Table

Two rupee coin

Experiment Observation Inference

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Confirmetry test for

Cu2+
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CONCLUSION
1. Two Rupee Coin of India contains Copper (Cu2+) and Nickel

NP).
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PRECAUTIONS
1. Handle the apparatus carefully.
2. The solution of aquaregia prepared should be
handled carefully
3. The color of the solution made after test should be observed carefully.
4. The chemicals should be put accurately in the test
tube.
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BIBLOGRAPHY
WWW.GOOGLE.COM/

www.rbi.org.in/currency/musuem/c-rep.html