of moulds and crucibles is essential for stability. Crucibles made of SiO2 com- pounds or graphite clay are back-filled with quartz sand. Patching compound is applied to the upper edge in order to prevent the back-fill trickling out.
of moulds and crucibles is essential for stability. Crucibles made of SiO2 com- pounds or graphite clay are back-filled with quartz sand. Patching compound is applied to the upper edge in order to prevent the back-fill trickling out.