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Type 280 Bismuth-Tin Alloy Casting Metal Ingot (7.5 oz./1.35 Cubic Inch)

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Category: Metal Casting Molds

Cast Your Own Metal Parts with Low Temperature Alloys
  • 7.5 oz. (1.35 cubic inch)
  • Cadmium-free, bismuth-tin alloy
  • 280° Fahrenheit melting point
  • Melts with small butane torch or similar
  • One ingot (block)


Type 280 Bismuth-tin alloy; lead and cadmium free. Melts at approx. 280 degrees F. Can be melted with small butane torch. One 7.5 oz. ingot/nugget (1.35 cu. in.).

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Nicholas ★★★★★

Working with this low-melt alloy was surprisingly easy—the 280°F melting point let me use a simple torch without worrying about scorching my molds. Got clean, bubble-free casts on my second try after preheating the ingot a bit longer.

Sophia ★★★★★

Was a bit nervous about casting my first pieces, but this alloy melts smooth and even with a small torch, no smoke either. The 7.5 oz block gave me enough for a couple of decent-sized molds, and cleanup was way easier than I expected.

Owen ★★★★★

I needed something with a lower melting point for a delicate repair, and this 280°F alloy worked perfectly with just a handheld torch. The bismuth-tin composition melts smoothly and fills my mold without the smoke or fuss of higher-temp metals. Got a solid, detailed casting on my first try.

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