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*https://www.westmarine.com/zincs-anodes | *https://www.westmarine.com/zincs-anodes | ||
*1-2 Ton USA sourcing. [http://alliedmetalcompany.com/zinc-alloys/] | *1-2 Ton USA sourcing. [http://alliedmetalcompany.com/zinc-alloys/] | ||
=DIY= | |||
*Melting zinc - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v69AXaMpfkA] | |||
Revision as of 18:20, 6 April 2019
Intro
- Low melting temp metal (420C) which can be used for a stovetop foundry. See Stovetop Metal Casting.
- It is very useful: as a sacrificial anode for marine/costal applications this is invaluable, also cars up north with the salted roads are typically galvanized, or electroplated with molten zinc, also some batteries use zinc.
Sourcing
- USA pennies after 1982 are made from zinc, and weigh either 2.5 or 3.1 grams [1].
- Zinc ingot - $3/lb. [2]
- https://www.westmarine.com/zincs-anodes
- 1-2 Ton USA sourcing. [3]
DIY
- Melting zinc - [4]