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nialite

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:18 pm
by archaic caster
OK guys here is a little recipe i got from work and figured it would possibly help y'all out. its called nialite. its, copper ideal 81%, nickle 4.5%, iron 4%, aluminum 9%, and manganese 1%. this is as y'all probably guessed by weight. its got VERY good corrosion resistance and is strong and durable and will last a long time. normal melting and pouring temps are between 2050 deg f. and 2240-2250. so all y'all waste oil people have no fear.
ps. forgot to say it has a very very nice golden color

Re: nialite

Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:14 pm
by Rocco
Thanks, here's the result of a google search:
Nialite is a cast and heat treatable aluminum nickel bronze having high strength, shock and corrosion resistance.

Re: nialite

Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 8:40 am
by archaic caster
yea we use a lot of it on the carriers and subs. used for the props lol

Re: nialite

Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:45 pm
by Harry
Thats interesting that it has quite a lot of aluminum in there. Sounds like a great alloy and the nice golden color should be great for plaques and coins.