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The Standard Electrical Dictionary

  1. Retort Carbon

    Carbon deposited in coal gas retorts from decomposition of the hydrocarbons. It is a very hard, pure form, and is of graphitic modification. Owing to its great hardness it is little used for electrical purposes, the molded carbons being easier to make. The deposition occurs in the regular gas-making process, and is a disadvantage to the working.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of retort carbon in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of retort carbon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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