Magnesia Bullion Blocks

Magnesia Bullion Block Straight Edge

Magnesia Bullion Block Straight Edge Drawing

Magnesia Bullion Block Taper Edge

Magnesia Bullion Block Taper Edge Drawing

Magnesia Bullion Blocks is a shallow, porous block with multiple holes, made from pure Magnesite, in which gold or silver can be refined or assayed by melting with a blast of hot air which oxidizes lead or other base metals. Magnesia Bullion Blocks are made from a unique blend of Magnesium Oxide and special fluxing ingredients. Generally, cupellation furnace temperatures in gold and silver assays is 900-1000°C, but varies with technique, Air flow volume, and cupel material used.

Magnesia Bullion Blocks Dimensions Data in ('mm')

Size Pieces Of
Holes
Length Of
Block
Breadth Of
Block
Height Of
Block
Dia Of
Cup
Depth Of
Cup
Height Of
Ridge
Height Of Taper
Portion
Average Weight
(Approx.)
Pieces Per
Carton
Gross Weight
(Approx.)
L L1 B B1
H D H1 H2 H3 (Gm's) (Kg's)
4 HB 4 48.0 ... 48.0 ... 20.0 18.0 6.5 ... ... 97.0 224 22.8
6HB 6 76.5 ... 51.0 ... 20.0 20.5 8.0 ... ... 150.0 120 18.8
6HB(T) 6 82.0 72.0 60.0 50.0 20.0 22.0 7.0 6.0 14.0 184.0 120 22.8
10HB 10 138.0 128.0 60.0 50.0 20.0 22.0 7.0 6.0 14.0 307.0 60 19.2
12HB 12 80.0 ... 60.0 ... 20.0 14.0 7.0 ... ... 204.0 105 22.2
12HB(E) 12 80.0 ... 60.0 ... 20.0 16.0 7.0 ... ... 204.0 105 22.2
12HB(L) 12 165.0 155.0 60.0 50.0 20.0 22.0 7.0 6.0 14.0 375.0 48 19.1
14HB 14 179.0 ... 54.0 ... 20.0 20.0 7.5 ... ... 367.0 56 21.7
21HB 21 172.0 162.0 76.0 66.0 20.0 22.0 7.0 6.0 14.0 476.0 42 21.3
24HB 24 124.0 114.0 84.0 74.0 20.0 16.0 7.0 6.0 14.0 402.0 48 20.3
24HB(L) 24 165.0 ... 120.0 ... 20.0 21.5 7.0 ... ... 830.0 24 21.0

* Approximate