Fluxing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011400",
  "term": "Fluxing",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Refining of molten aluminum to improve product quality, achieve product specifications, or reduce material loss, including the addition of solvents to remove impurities (solvent flux); and the injection of gases such as chlorine, or chlorine mixtures, to remove magnesium (demagging) or hydrogen bubbles (degassing). Fluxing may be performed in the furnace or outside the furnace by an in-line fluxer.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.1503 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fluxing/"
}