flux (redirected from casting flux)

flux (fluks)

1. an excessive flow or discharge.

2. the rate of the flow of some quantity per unit area.

---

magnetic flux  (Φ) a quantitative measure of a magnetic field.

---

flux (flks)

n.

1. The discharge of large quantities of fluid material from the body, especially the discharge of watery feces from the intestines.

2. Material thus discharged from the bowels.

3. The rate of flow of fluid, particles, or energy through a given surface.

4. Flux density.

---

flux

[fluks]

Etymology: L, fluere, to flow

1 an excessive flow or discharge.

2 a substance that maintains the cleanliness of metals to be united and facilitates the easy flow and attachment of solder.

---

flux,

n 1. an excessive discharge or flow.
2. undulation or changing course of a condition.

---

flux,

n a substance or mixture used to promote fusion, especially the fusion of metals or minerals. Used principally in dentistry as an inclusion in ceramic materials and in soldering and casting metals.

flux, casting,

n a flux that increases fluidity of the metal and helps to prevent oxidation.

flux, ceramic,

n a flux used in the manufacture of porcelain and silicate powders.

flux, reducing,

n a flux that contains powdered charcoal to remove oxides.

flux, soldering,

n a ceramic material such as borax, boric acid, or a combination, in paste, liquid, or granular form; used to keep metallic parts clean while they are being heated during a soldering procedure. It is a solvent for metallic oxides and will flow over the parts to be soldered at temperatures well below the fusion temperature of solder, but it becomes separated from the solid metal by the molten solder.

---

flux

1. an excessive flow or discharge.

2. matter discharged.

---

bloody flux

dysentery.