Question: 4. (5) Fire assayers use 5 major reactants in all fire assays tests: a. litharge PbO, b. Soda (Na2CO3) c. Silica (SiO2) d. Flour (wheat)

 4. (5) Fire assayers use 5 major reactants in all fire

4. (5) Fire assayers use 5 major reactants in all fire assays tests: a. litharge PbO, b. Soda (Na2CO3) c. Silica (SiO2) d. Flour (wheat) e. Borax(Na2[B4O5(OH)4]8H2O) What is the purpose/function of each chemical? For an added bonus, "feldspar" can be added sometimes, but why? 4. (5) Fire assayers use 5 major reactants in all fire assays tests: a. litharge PbO, b. Soda (Na2CO3) c. Silica (SiO2) d. Flour (wheat) e. Borax(Na2[B4O5(OH)4]8H2O) What is the purpose/function of each chemical? For an added bonus, "feldspar" can be added sometimes, but why

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