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70ºC

This alloy, one of the group of low melting point (fusible) alloys, based on Bismuth metal, is the most widely used in industry. One of its chief characteristics is expansion on solidification from the molten state, making it ideal for the support of thin-walled metal tube during bending operations. Other uses are detailed below
Please see Bending Tube page for details
Data
Weight lb/in³: Approx 0.34
Brinell Hardness: 9.0
Max Sustained Safe Load: 300 lbs/in²
Growth After Casting: Up to max 0.006" Per inch
Melting Point: Eutectic 70ºC
Uses
Bending rolled or extended sections.
Press tools small and large.
Casting for reproduction of fine detail.
Gas tight seals.
Fusible plugs and links.
Bending thin-walled tubing in Copper, Brass, Mild and Stainless steel.
This material is available in the following forms
10 Kilo ingots. Approx.
1.5 Kilo ingots.Approx.
Other sizes on request
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