This step is optional, but is essential in the cases where {HEAD ~ the above described metal chlorides} are hygroscopic in ambient air or inert to {TAIL ~ oxygen} or carbon at its melting point 
This step is optional , but is essential in the cases where { HEAD ~ the above described metal chlorides } are hygroscopic in ambient air or inert to { TAIL ~ oxygen } or carbon at its melting point
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