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If the slag forms properly, but shows unfused or only half-fused lumps, even when the scorification has proceeded for some time, add more borax, and stir with an iron rod.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

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 Beringer, Cornelius

Continue the scorification until a film, green when cold, floating on the surface of the button shows that the nickel is beginning to oxidise.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Various assays are described and directions given for crucible, scorification, and cupellation tests.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

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 Beringer, Cornelius