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* Al: 13 % :  374 g
* Al: 13 % :  374 g
* Cu : 83% :  2391 g
* Cu : 83% :  2391 g
= Preparation protocol =
* This is not yet tested : treat as hypothesis
Order to actions
1 Fe, in as fine as possible form in the crucible
1 Al
1 Borax
1 Wait for it to melt. We expect Iron to dissolve in molten Al
1 Stir, check for solid Fe
1 Add Cu
1 More borax if neede

Revision as of 14:47, 2 June 2018

= Kinds of Copper alloys *

Composition

  • Fe: 3.5 - 5.5 %
  • Al : 12.5-13.5 %
  • Mn: 0-2 %
  • Cu : rest
  • Melting point
    • Liquidus - 1051 C
    • Solidus - 1047 C
  • Density : 7.2 g/cm3

Recipes

For 500 cm3 / 3600 g

  • Fe : 4% : 144 g
  • Al: 13 % : 468 g
  • Cu : 83% : 2988


For 400 cm3 / 2880 g

  • Fe : 4% : 115 g
  • Al: 13 % : 374 g
  • Cu : 83% : 2391 g

Preparation protocol

  • This is not yet tested : treat as hypothesis

Order to actions 1 Fe, in as fine as possible form in the crucible 1 Al 1 Borax 1 Wait for it to melt. We expect Iron to dissolve in molten Al 1 Stir, check for solid Fe 1 Add Cu 1 More borax if neede