Quote: Originally posted by weiming1998 ![](images/xpblue/lastpost.gif) | Probably a nickel vessel is your cheapest option. Wash the entire thing with acid to get rid of the oxide layer, lest a thermite reaction forms and
destroys your vessel. A platinum vessel is the best and safest option, but that is too expensive. |
Would a ceramic, silica or aluminium oxide based crucible react? |