On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 16:52:46 GMT, "Colin Jacobs"
wrote:

A bit OT but as you are all engineers What is the melting point of lead? If
I melt it are the fumes poisonous?

What is the best vessel to melt lead in?


full melt or liquidus?

It goes soft (depending on alloy) about 525, and is liquid (depending
on alloy about 575F. It generally needs to be about 600-650 to cast
any detail.

The fumes can be toxic if you lean over and sniff them for long
periods. Melt outside or with a fan going. Ventilation.

Anything with a melting point higher than 700F. for a container.

Be advised..lead is HEAVY. So the container needs to be Strong and
rigid and easy to handle when its filled with molten metal.

If you have specifics. I can help

Gunner


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