black flux
nounMetallurgy.
a reducing flux consisting of finely divided carbon and potassium carbonate.
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Tartar and "black flux," are reducing agents as well as fluxes.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob BeringerThe "black flux," which may be obtained by heating tartar, is a mixture of carbonate of potash and charcoal.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. | Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringerblack flux is obtained when equal parts of nitre and tartar are deflagrated.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreIt melts at the flame of a candle, and may be reduced when heated along with iron or black flux, which are distinctive characters.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreCharcoal or even oil may be substituted for black flux, and a retort of hard glass may be used, with the same result.
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