[Jewelry making - Article 00538] - Re: [Orchid] Inert environment in the kiln

[Neil George]

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Daniel,

>     I use the stainless steel foil Mr. Binnion is referring to and
>     would agree it works well and also has been used for some time in
>     the die treating world. I use it to heat treat steel like O1 tool
>     steel before quenching it. 

    A little tip when doing this. Put a little piece of paper in with
    the tool steel. As it heats up, it will ignite and consume what ever
    oxygen is in the packet, thus reducing oxidation. 

Best Regards.
Neil George
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