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A Calx of Tin per se which weighed an ounce, being kept upon a Cupel under a Mouffler two hours, gained in weight one drachm and thir∣ty five grains, and became much whiter than before. No Part of the Putte was melted, much less reduced into Metal. An ounce of filings of
Steel, which had been before exposed to the fire increased in weight two drams and twenty two grains; the filings being baked together, and when broke appearing like Iron.