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    Firestain is a layer of oxides that is visible on the surface of objects made of metal alloys containing copper when the object is heated, as by a jeweler...
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  • was discovered to impart the following properties to sterling silver: firescale elimination high tarnish resistance precipitation hardening and simple...
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    used in alloys to reduce tarnishing, as well as casting porosity and firescale. Such elements include germanium, zinc, platinum, silicon, and boron....
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    pickle (dilute sulphuric acid or organic acids which are used to remove firescale) buffing wheels polishing compounds. chasing repoussé engraving Silversmiths...
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    process, and heavy metal remediation in an aqueous environment. Dross Firescale Hammer paint Slag Slag (welding) Cunha, Adriano Ferreira da; Mol, Marcos...
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    or lengths of chain. The "black" in "blacksmith" refers to the black firescale[citation needed], a layer of oxides that forms on the surface of the metal...
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    combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation and formation of firescale on metals during annealing and soldering operations. Boric acid is used...
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    precious metal alloys. In sterling silver alloys, for instance, it reduces firescale, increases tarnish resistance, and improves precipitation hardening. A...
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