[TheForge] Re: Sal Ammoniac

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Call me stupid (you won't be the first)...why do you want to use sal ammoniac 
in flux?  What's the supposed advantage, how does it help, etc?  Honestly 
don't know...I'm happy with the borax/boric acid mix.

Jerry V
Williamsburg, VA

<< OK, folks, here's a puzzler...
 
 Does anyone know of a cheap source of or common use for sal ammoniac
 (ammonium chloride)? I want to use some to blend up my own flux, but
 everything that I've found so far is more expensive than commercial welding
 flux.
 
 The only common use that I've found so far is for stained glass workers. I'm
 sure it's probably some sort of cleaning powder, but I'm not sure.
 
 any ideas?
 
 Thanks
 BG
  >>