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  1. 08-19-2010, 07:39 AM #1
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    Help w/ ingot ID

    In a recent linotype score, I picked up a few ingots that were different from the rest.
    They weigh +/- 9 lbs. each but are cast in such a way that they can be snapped into three separate ingots of 2.5 to 3 lbs. each. On the top they are marked "IMPERIAL" and lightly stamped on the bottom they are marked LINO PLUS.

    I suspect they are designed to be added to printers lead for some reason, but I would appreciate someone's more knowledgeable input.

    Thanks!
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  2. 08-19-2010, 11:05 AM #2
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    I've heard of that. I think its higher in SN/SB to replace what gets lost in lino after too much dross skimming.
    You would have to do a S.G. ( specific gravity) test to get a pretty good idea of its actual content.
    Between A S.G test and melting point test you can narrow the possibilities down a lot.
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    Sweeeet! You could mix lino-plus like 1 to 10 with lead to make sweetened WW equivelant
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  5. 08-19-2010, 07:24 PM #5
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    Thanks for the link Muddy Creek!
    Looks like I scored some sweet alloying metal!
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  6. 08-19-2010, 09:34 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by lwknight View Post
    Sweeeet! You could mix lino-plus like 1 to 10 with lead to make sweetened WW equivelant
    More like 1 to 15 if you want a modern WW 3% Sb content. And you would end up with 1.2% Sn at that ratio.
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  7. 08-21-2010, 11:23 AM #7
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    that 1.2/3 ratio is an excellent one.
    i use a very similar alloy[1.3/3] air cooled for revolver and water dropped for rifle.
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