Fixation (alchemy)

Fixation (alchemy)

Fixation in alchemy refers to a process by which a previously volatile substance is "transformed" into a form (often solid) that is not affected by fire.

It is one of the 12 vital alchemical processes that are required for transformation of a substance.


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