Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001
· Some materials are used as a flux, and to create slag,
· By adding a flux material, it will react with impurities, causing them to flow.
· After the flux dissolves the impurities, it reacts with them to form a solid called slag. This floats to the top of the melt, where it is removed.