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Pale Brass for Gilding
Melt together copper, 64 parts; 32 parts zinc, 3 tric acid, and common salt; immerse the artiparts lead, and 1 part tin.
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Melt together copper, 64 parts; 32 parts zinc, 3 tric acid, and common salt; immerse the artiparts lead, and 1 part tin.