[Jewelry making - Article 00552] - Re: [Orchid] Springy alloy for casting

[Tony Eccles]

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    Dear Tess, There is a way to make a springy gold alloy which retains
    its spring after casting. On page 214 of the 1998 Santa Fe Symposium
    book you will find the alloys for 9,10,14 and 18ct golds. They are
    based on Pd/Cu to attain the required springyness. The compromise is
    colour as the Pd tends to pale it off. However we have have been
    using these alloys for many years with great success and no one has
    ever complained about the colour. Good luck, Tony Eccles


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