[Jewelry making - Article 00926] - Re: [Orchid] Using platinum for the first time

[Eugene Gentile]

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Hi Orchid,

I hope this helps:

    10% Iridium/Platinum melts at 3235 F, Flows at 3270 F, cast it at
    3395-3545 F.  Your flask should be at 1600-1700 F. 

    You might find this chart useful:
    http://www.hooverandstrong.com/mill/castinggrain.htm 

Eugene C. Gentile (Gino)
National Accounts Manager
Hoover & Strong, Inc.
295 Princeton-Hightstown Road
Unit 11-364
West Windsor, NJ  08550
877-687-7770
Fax: 609-936-1838
EGentile AT hooverandstrong.com
www.hooverandstrong.com

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