Re: Whats in this old fuse?

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

I'm wondering if this powder is to prevent sputtered metal from depositing
and forming a good conductive path when the fuse blows.

Gerry R.


 > Original poster: Jerry Chamkis <jchamkis-at-bga-dot-com>
 >
 > On Tuesday 06 April 2004 12:08 am, Tesla list wrote:
 >
 >  > Borax was also used, but I don't know why.
 >  >
 >  > Ed
 >
 >
 > It's an effective fire retardant but I don't know for sure that's why it
was
 > used in fuses.  Seems likely though.  Allegedly, you can do a fair job of
 > fire-proofing fabric and other absorptive materials by soaking them in
borax
 > solution.
 > --
 > Jerry Chamkis
 > jchamkis-at-bga-dot-com
 >
 >