Where does one find tin to add to the melt??
Thanks
Jeff
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Where does one find tin to add to the melt??
Thanks
Jeff
Solder is a common source. Current Pb free plumbing solder is usually around 95% Sn. Electronic solder is going to usually be either 60% or 63% Sn (Pre-ROHS madness that is). Old plumber's solder is usually 50% Sn.
Monotype is 9% tin.
Leadless solder is 95% tin if I recall correctly.
Solder, linotype and pewter are common sources. You can also buy pure tin from some vendors, i.e., Rotometals (sponsor) and The Antimony Man in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Regards,
Stew
If I need tin, I just order from Rotometals. I don't use much & it's free shipping & no st if you are out of state. I only use tin for my cast HP. The lack of antimony in the alloy helps the bullet stay together & not fragment.
Some of those fancy wine bottles have tin over the cork.
Well, at least in the old days. I think most of the wine bottles these days use either aluminum or even plastic of some sort.Quote:
Originally Posted by mooman76
I imagine some of the really top end wines MAY still use leaded tin foil.
Most bottles use poly-laminate which is a sandwich of aluminum/plastic/aluminum. You can tell the difference by pulling the foil apart. If you see a layer of plastic then it's no good. Also, poly-laminate foils have a seam. Tin foils do not.Quote:
Originally Posted by C1PNR
The nicer bottles still use tin. Also, Grey Goose, Ciroc, Hanger 1 vodka use tin. So do most nice single malt scotch's and port.
Here's my stash. No I'm not an alcoholic...I work in a restaurant.
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Nice.
Gear
Solder scrap. Babbitt metal. Tin anodes. Old pewter items. Type metal. Radiator drippings. Or buy pure tin.
New adds in gun mag. for green .22 LR { no lead} made of tin. Winchester 30grns 1650fps.