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| − | Lead alloys well with other metals and is often used in mixtures containing 62-95% [ | + | Lead alloys well with other metals and is often used in mixtures containing 62-95% [[lead]], 1-35% [[tin]], and 3-13% [[antimony]]. Lead alloys melt at 290-390 C to form a medium viscosity liquid. Lead alloys are soft and do not reproduce fine detail well when molded. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 11:57, 21 January 2014
Description
Lead alloys well with other metals and is often used in mixtures containing 62-95% Lead, 1-35% Tin, and 3-13% Antimony. Lead alloys melt at 290-390 C to form a medium viscosity liquid. Lead alloys are soft and do not reproduce fine detail well when molded.
Synonyms and Related Terms
alliages de plomb (Fr.); Bleilegierungen (Deut.); aleaciones de plomo (Esp.); lood legering (Ned.); ligas de chumbo (Port.)
Hazards and Safety
Inhalation and ingestion of lead fumes and dust is very toxic.
Authority
- David Matthews, Moldmaking and Casting FAQ, www.sfcmd.com/heavygear/faqs/moldmaking_faq.txt