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a heat-resistant container used for melting or heating substances to high temperatures
A crucible is a small, heat-resistant container used in laboratories for heating substances to very high temperatures. It is typically made of materials like ceramic, metal, or graphite, which can withstand extreme heat without breaking. Crucibles are often used for processes such as melting, boiling, or chemical reactions that require intense heat. They are commonly used in chemistry and metalworking to perform tests or to refine substances. The design of the crucible allows for easy handling while keeping the material inside safe during heating.
- The chemist placed the mixture into the crucible and heated it over the Bunsen burner.
- The metallurgist used a crucible to melt the metal alloy for casting.
- The ceramic crucible was used to heat the ceramic material to its melting point.
- The crucible cracked under the intense heat, spilling its contents onto the laboratory bench.
- The crucible was placed inside the furnace for the process of annealing metal.
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