The main function of a muffle in the muffle furnace is to
(A) Protect the charge from the effects of the products of combustion
(B) Smooth out temperature inequalities on the combustion side of the
muffle wall
(C) Both (A) & (B)
(D) Neither (A) nor (B)

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Both (A) & (B)

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