forehearth
Americannoun
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Origin of forehearth
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Finally, to the right, in front, is the copper mould into which the copper-lead alloy is poured from the forehearth, in order that liquation cakes of equal weight may be made.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
The assistant, having prepared the forehearth, returns to the furnace and besmears both sides as well as the top of the mouth with simple lute.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
In a similar manner, mixed and moistened powder is thrown and pounded with a rammer in the forehearth pit, which is outside the furnace.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
From the pyritic material which floats on the top of the forehearth are made cakes for the third time, and from them when they have been roasted and re-smelted is made copper.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
The substance which first flowed into the forehearth presents greater difficulties; it certainly was not zinc.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
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