[Jewelry making - Article 00156] - Re: [Orchid] Twenty MuleTeam Borax

[James Binnion]

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Hi Don,

    	The temperatures and reactions I quoted are from "The Theory and
    Practice of Goldsmithing" by Brephol and I have verified the melting
    points of both compounds in a temperature controlled electric kiln
    in my research into making molten salt baths for annealing. 

    Neither one is an effective flux at the low temperatures you quote.
    Read Dr. Brepols book for an in depth explanation of how they work
    and for some formulas for somewhat lower melting point fluxes 

Jim Binnion

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