In the given figure of thermit welding apparatus, what does the question mark represents which part?

In the given figure of thermit welding apparatus, what does the question mark represents which part? Correct Answer Crucible

Around the parts which are to be united, superheated liquid steel is poured, which then effects in forming the weld. This process, hence, is a fusion welding process. The part represented by the question mark is the crucible.
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