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The Most Fusible Alloy

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

Powdered glass (free from lead), 8 parts; There is an alloy of bismuth, tin, and lead, calcined borax and charcoal, each 1 part; all which, from its very low melting point, is called in fine powder, and triturated together thor fusible metal. (See No. 3457). Dr. Von Hauer oughly. Used as black flux. (See No. 3461. ) has found, however, that the addition of 3464. Flux for Reducing Lead Ore cadmium to the alloys of the above mentioned Take 6 parts red argol, 4 parts nitre, 2 parts metals reduces their melting point still lower. borax, and 1 part fluorspar; pulverize well An alloy of 4 volumes cadmium, with 5 and mix thoroughly.

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