Cupellation (Crossword clue)
We found 2 answers for “Cupellation” .
This page shows answers to the clue Cupellation, followed by 2 definitions like “Cupellation is a refining process in metallurgy”, “The act or process of refining gold or silver, etc” and “Cupellation is an ancient method of extracting silver from its ores by alloying the silver with lead”.CALEFACTION |
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Definitions of “Cupellation”
If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle.• Cupellation is an ancient method of extracting silver from its ores by alloying the silver with lead
• Separation of gold or silver from impurities by melting the impure metal in a cupel (a flat
• Separation of base metals from precious metals by oxidation of the former. The oxides are absorbed by a cupel (a dish of bone ash)
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