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Which zone of a flame does a goldsmith use for melting gold and silver and why?
Combustion & Flame
Answer
Goldsmith uses the outermost zone of a flame for melting gold and silver because it is the hottest zone of the flame undergoing complete combustion. Hence, it easily melts gold and silver metals.
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