I was talking with a nearby smelter, trying to get a price quote.

They asked me what temper I wanted; I don't remember all the options,
but soft, soft-hard and hard were some of them. Does the temper matter?
IE. does a soft temper result in a shorter time required to get colloidal
silver, or is temper irrelevant?

Also, I was asking for 14 gauge wire. I was asked what shape (round,
square, etc). Does the shape matter? IE. does a square shape (larger
surface area) result in a shorter time required to get colloidal
silver, or is shape largely irrelevant?

        Thanx,
        fred