Mixed Metals: Or, Metallic Alloys |
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... produces a characteristic result , which may be a useful guide to the manufacturer in special cases , and assist him to determine the cause of those anomalies which are constantly occurring in practice . As many persons engaged in the ...
... produces a characteristic result , which may be a useful guide to the manufacturer in special cases , and assist him to determine the cause of those anomalies which are constantly occurring in practice . As many persons engaged in the ...
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... producing oxides , which form powerful bases . At a red heat they decompose steam . 6. Aluminium Group.- Aluminium and allied rare metals . Aluminium does not oxidise in air or decompose water , unless the metal is in a very finely ...
... producing oxides , which form powerful bases . At a red heat they decompose steam . 6. Aluminium Group.- Aluminium and allied rare metals . Aluminium does not oxidise in air or decompose water , unless the metal is in a very finely ...
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... produced is considerable , it is usual to speak of it as com- bustion ; thus , carbon combines with oxygen to produce carbonic acid and generates intense heat . C + 20 = CO , Carbon . Oxygen . Carbonic acid . In common language it is ...
... produced is considerable , it is usual to speak of it as com- bustion ; thus , carbon combines with oxygen to produce carbonic acid and generates intense heat . C + 20 = CO , Carbon . Oxygen . Carbonic acid . In common language it is ...
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... producing carbonic acid , and evolving considerable heat . The com- bustible gas formed in gas - producers is chiefly carbonic oxide . It is a powerful reducing agent , probably the chief agent in reducing oxide of iron in the blast ...
... producing carbonic acid , and evolving considerable heat . The com- bustible gas formed in gas - producers is chiefly carbonic oxide . It is a powerful reducing agent , probably the chief agent in reducing oxide of iron in the blast ...
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... produces a crackling sound , known as the " cry of tin , " supposed to be due to the grinding action of its crystals over each other . Its specific gravity is 7.3 , it melts at 230 ° C. , and may be somewhat strongly heated without ...
... produces a crackling sound , known as the " cry of tin , " supposed to be due to the grinding action of its crystals over each other . Its specific gravity is 7.3 , it melts at 230 ° C. , and may be somewhat strongly heated without ...
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