Deficiency may cause anemia, peripheral neuropathy, or damage to parts of the nervous system other than the brain and spinal cord. Good sources include: meats, bananas, whole-grains, vegetables, and nuts.
Most brass will melt at temperatures as low as 1,650ÂºF (900ÂºC), but a higher maximum temperature will give you a margin of error, and make the brass easier to pour. Select a furnace large enough to hold the crucible and brass you intend to melt. Consider the fuel you will be using.
Melting the brass. 1  1. Heat your molds and skimmer spoon. Preheat the metal molds to a temperature above 212ÂºF (100ÂºC) to remove all moisture, or the molten metal will spatter when poured. 2  2. Place your crucible in your furnace. Position the crucible into your furnace. 3  3. Light the furnace.