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How do Goldsmiths melt gold and silver?

Last updated at Dec. 16, 2024 by Teachoo

They use a metallic blow pipe to blow outermost zone of flame

It is because

  1. the outermost zone of flame is hottest zone
  2. Gold and silver have high melting points
  3. It helps in easily melting gold,metal into different shapes and patterns

 

Goldsmith melting gold looks like

 

 

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NCERT Question 10 - Which zone of a flame does a goldsmith use for melting gold and silver and why?
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