borax bead
Americannoun
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In flame on platinum wire____ With borax bead on platinum wire.
From The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis by Getman, Frederick Hutton
In flame on platinum wire____ With borax bead.
From The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis by Getman, Frederick Hutton
If the separated sulphide be heated in a borax bead, the colour obtained will be a sherry brown in the outer flame, and grey or colourless in the inner flame if nickel only is present.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
In flame on platinum wire____ With borax bead on platinum wire.
From The Elements of Blowpipe Analysis by Getman, Frederick Hutton
A medium is a more subtle instrument than a balance or a borax bead, and see how long it is before you can get assured results with a borax bead!
From Love and Mr. Lewisham by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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