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THE METALLURGY OF ANTIMONY.<br />

The cost of producing the same in pot furnaces is:— ^<br />

Labour 2'21 fr. { = 10£d. percwt.)<br />

Fuel . . . . 6*34 fr. ( = 2s. 8d. „ )<br />

0. Continuous Liquation in Reverheratory Furnaces.—This method<br />

of liquation possesses the merit of being the least expensive in fuel,<br />

labour, and repairs; but necessitates a great loss of the sulphide<br />

through volatilisation during the operation.<br />

It can thus be seen ttyt its adoption is only recommended where<br />

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