scorification
Americannoun
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Origin of scorification
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The cupellation of large quantities of alloy or of alloys which contain tin, antimony, iron, or any substance which produces a scoria, or corrodes the cupel, must be preceded by a scorification.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Various assays are described and directions given for crucible, scorification, and cupellation tests.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
The first is conducted in one of two ways, known respectively as the crucible method and the scorification method.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
If the slag forms properly, but shows unfused or only half-fused lumps, even when the scorification has proceeded for some time, add more borax, and stir with an iron rod.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
If the scorification has been unsatisfactory, the quantity of silver obtained from the slag will be by no means inconsiderable.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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