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[[File:Agricola_Copper_smelting.png|thumb|A smelter smelting smeltable metal.]] | [[File:Agricola_Copper_smelting.png|thumb|A smelter smelting smeltable metal.]] | ||
− | '''Smelting''' is the act of refining raw stone [[ore]](s) into useful [[bar]]s of pure metal(s) or alloys. Smelting is similar but distinct from [[Melt_item|melting]], which reclaims existing metal objects back into (fractional) bars. Metal bars produced at a [[smelter]] are usable in a wide variety of goods, from | + | '''Smelting''' is the act of refining raw stone [[ore]](s) into useful [[bar]]s of pure metal(s) or alloys. Smelting is similar but distinct from [[Melt_item|melting]], which reclaims existing metal objects back into (fractional) bars. Metal bars produced at a [[smelter]] are usable in a wide variety of goods, from weapons to goblets to furniture to buildings. |
Smelting also refines [[bituminous coal]] or [[lignite]] into [[coke]], a [[fuel]] which is equivalent to [[charcoal]], but first needs fuel to do this. Fuel is required to operate a smelter, metalsmith's forge, kiln, or glass furnace, but not their magma-powered equivalents. | Smelting also refines [[bituminous coal]] or [[lignite]] into [[coke]], a [[fuel]] which is equivalent to [[charcoal]], but first needs fuel to do this. Fuel is required to operate a smelter, metalsmith's forge, kiln, or glass furnace, but not their magma-powered equivalents. | ||
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Since smelting coke requires [[fuel]] in a conventional (non-magma) smelter, usually one [[wood]] is burned in a [[wood furnace]], to create one charcoal to start the process. Alternatives are to bring one bar of charcoal or coke with the expedition at embark, [[trade]] for one from [[caravan]]s, or go straight to magma smelters. | Since smelting coke requires [[fuel]] in a conventional (non-magma) smelter, usually one [[wood]] is burned in a [[wood furnace]], to create one charcoal to start the process. Alternatives are to bring one bar of charcoal or coke with the expedition at embark, [[trade]] for one from [[caravan]]s, or go straight to magma smelters. | ||
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