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Crucible

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A picture of a crucible held in tongs.

A crucible is a small ceramic pot used as a container to heat chemicals to an extremely high temperature.

About Crucibles

Crucibles can be used to oxidise metals at high temperature.
Some crucibles have a lid to help contain reactants and products.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A crucible is a small ceramic pot used as a container to heat chemicals to an extremely high temperature.

About Crucibles

A crucible is a reaction vessel to contain [[Reaction Mixture|reaction mixtures at high temperatures.
Crucibles can be used to oxidise metals at high temperature.
Some crucibles have a lid to help contain reactants and products.