Imitation Gold. lew alloy resembling gold, is a French discovery, and consists of pure copper, 100 parts; zinc, or (preferably) tin, 17 parts; magnesia, 6 parts; sal snunoniac, three-sixth parts; quickie, ith part; tartar of commerce, 9 parts. The copper is first melted, ™en the magnesia, sal ammoniac, lime, *Q<l tartar in powder are added little ty little, briskly stirring for about half *& hour so as to mix thoroughly; after
which zinc is thrown on the surface in small grains, stirring it until entirely fused. The crucible is then covered, and the fusion maintained about thirtyfive minuies, when the dross is skimmed oft', aud the alloy is ready for use. It can be cast, rolled, drawn, stamped, chased, and beaten into powder or leaves.
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Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 577, 6 November 1869, Page 3
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124Untitled Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 577, 6 November 1869, Page 3
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