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Graphite Crucible

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Graphite Crucible

Graphite Crucible

The inclusion of graphite into the body of a crucible helps to protect the melt from oxidization. Graphite was used as part of crucible fabric in Germany/Austria during the Iron Age. Later the use graphite crucibles was reintroduced as both as part of the fabric and as pure graphite crucibles when more extensive graphite deposits became available.