(Originally published July 2017)

General Alloy Composition

Silver, copper, zinc, and other additives

 

Suitable for

Casting

 

Melting Temperature Range

Solidus: 1,625°F (885°C)

Liquidus: 1,700°F (927°C)

 

Hardness (As-Cast) (HV)

• Dwell for 15-20 minutes (after casting, before quenching): N/A

• No dwell (less than 3 minutes): 80 HV

 

Hardness (70% Cold-Work) (HV)

• Fully annealed (dead-soft) before cold working: N/A

• As-cast before cold working: 80 HV

• Torch annealed before cold working: N/A

 

Hardness (Age-Hardened) (HV)

• Two-step age hardness:

If material is in a hardened state, you must anneal at 1200°F (649°C), quench to black heat, heat to 600°F (315°C) for one hour, and let air cool completely.

• Single-step age hardness:

If material is already soft, heat to 600°F (315°C) for one hour, let air cool completely. 

 

Available Forms

Casting grain

 

Fusing Possible

Yes

 

Welding Possible

Yes

 

Quenching Guidelines

Black heat

 

Special Tips for Working with Alloy

None

 

Contact

David H. Fell & Co.

1-323-722-9992

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