Flux (metallurgy)
= Flux (metallurgy)
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In metallurgy, "flux" refers to a substance that is added to a metal or ore during processes such as smelting or refining to facilitate the separation of impurities from the desired metal. The primary functions of flux are: 1. **Lowering Melting Point:** Fluxes can lower the melting point of the materials, allowing them to melt more easily and at lower temperatures.