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green flame

updated sat 6 apr 02

 

BVCuma on sat 6 apr 02


>>If the vapour is entrained in the flue effluent=20
and that contains carbon monoxide,=20
there is a probability that a green colour would be visible=20
in the burning envelope of the flame which issues from the stack.
So it could be Boron.<<
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I have been observing the beautiful green flame lately.
I assumed it was copper vapourization under medium reduction.
And became a little concerned over the effects I couldmake or =
break.
I use little copper but plenty of boron...

Bruce
=20