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If the bead is heated in the reducing flame, it is well that it should be cooled rapidly to prevent a reoxidation.

From A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe Being A Graduated Course Of Analysis For The Use Of Students And All Those Engaged In The Examination Of Metallic Combinations by Anonymous

When these oxides are present an additional quantity of flour must be used, and precautions must be taken to prevent reoxidation of the slag by the furnace gases.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius