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[157]. An interesting side-light is thrown on this question by the experiments described in [Appendix A] of this book.

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[159]. In order to obtain a thin layer, the compound to be tested is ground to a fine powder and then sifted through a fine gauge uniformly over the area, so that the plate is only partially covered.

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