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Kustitien's Metal for Tinning

with 24 potassium, the alloy will have
with 24 potassium, the alloy will have

To 1 pound of malleable iron, at a white heat, add 5 ounces regulus of antimony, and 24 pounds of the purest Molucca tin. This alloy polishes without the blue tint, and is free from lead or arsenic.

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