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Thread: Casting Boolits

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  1. 29-05-2017, 09:35 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by P38 View Post
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    Parrifin (candle wax) or dry saw dust are excellent fluxes when smelting lead.

    Both act as a reductant to reverse the oxidation of the tin and antimony which can then be mixed back into the lead to ensure a good alloy.

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