Nickle Bearing Alloy

[Chiefs50]

I have an opportunity to buy some round ingots that are stamped "Dura-Tex Nickle Alloy" I think these were intended for casting bearings. The guy who has them said he got them from a gentleman who did a lot of bullet casting. Anyone familiar with this material? Useful in hardening bullets? Idea as to what would be a fair price? I can't seem to find much information about these.

Mike

[felix]

Nickel content will be less than one percent, so ignore. Enough for an impurity which will harden quenched boolits quite well, provided the antimony is sufficient. ... felix

[Chiefs50]

Sorry, I'm not quite sure what you meant. Are these worthwhile picking up or should I pass?

Mike

[felix]

Pick up, Mike! Pretend they are tin bars. ... felix

[Chiefs50]

Thanks Felix. Sometimes I'm a little thick.

[sagamore-one]

I worked in a print shop where we blended our own type metal. Nickel was added to help reduce oxidation if I remember correctly. I think we added 5 % to get a really shiny tough alloy.
Buy it !!!! It will cast great.

[felix]

According to the last post, Mike, add one pound per 20 pound pot. Go from there with adjustments according to casting and shooting. ... felix