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 Cornelius Beringer
In some cases this preliminary scorification is advantageous or even necessary: this may be because the lead is hard and impure, or it may be that a very small button of gold is expected.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
In the scorification method one-tenth of an “A.T.” is the amount commonly taken.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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 Cornelius Beringer
The scorification assay is performed in a scorifier, which is a shallow open-mouthed dish about 2-1/2 inches across, with a very thick bottom to enable it to withstand the corrosive action of the slag.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
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