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3. Put the wire back in the flame | 3. Put the wire back in the flame | ||
* If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter. | * If the flame turns emerald green, chlorine is present in the material and it must not be used in the laser cutter. | ||
* If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine. This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser. | * If the flame remains blue or orange your sample does not have (much) chlorine. | ||
This does NOT automatically mean that it is safe in the laser. | |||
With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering. | With any new material, proceed with caution and watch carefully for fire, thick smoke, or sputtering. | ||