prepman
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Any alchemists here? Experimenting with brass alloying (again). Dissolving copper into molten zinc is fiddly to say the least.
I weighed out the Cu/Zn ratios initial to get a 10/90 mix....but struggled.... so took it up to 40/60 and it was easier but oscillilating between burning the zinc off an not getting dissolution. So I bunged in some AI (30%) and Mn (~1%) and ended up with very brittle but decorative alloy. I suspect with with no practiacl purpose....so I'll probably send a sample to Fords for their engines?
Downside solubility of copper into zinc is problematic?
Small piece weighs 97g
I weighed out the Cu/Zn ratios initial to get a 10/90 mix....but struggled.... so took it up to 40/60 and it was easier but oscillilating between burning the zinc off an not getting dissolution. So I bunged in some AI (30%) and Mn (~1%) and ended up with very brittle but decorative alloy. I suspect with with no practiacl purpose....so I'll probably send a sample to Fords for their engines?
Downside solubility of copper into zinc is problematic?
Small piece weighs 97g