Nickel Alloy Casting Grain

Get a bright white color, similar to silver, with this nickel alloy casting grain. Because it is professionally produced, you can count on consistent, repeatable quality and composition over time. Priced individually; each package contains 2 oz. of grain. Applications Any casting method. Casting and Cleaning In general, your casting temperature should be 100˚F (37.7˚C) above the liquidus point (somewhat hotter if the castings are intricate). Use a small amount of high-quality flux when melting with an open flame. We recommend Matt’s Casting Flux™. For further cleaning, mechanical means are recommended. Re-Using If you plan to re-use nickel alloy castings, remove the copper oxides from the surface in a pickling solution or by mechanical means. We recommend a minimum 1:1 ratio of new grain to used nickel. All re-used nickel should be clean and free of debris. Composition The grain is composed of copper, nickel and zinc; this grain contains 4% lead.

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Form: Casting grain
Metal type: Nickel
Metal color: White
Solidus temperature: 2,300°F (1,260°C)
Specific gravity: 8.8
Country of origin: United States