Featuring Lead Free Pewter and Lead Free Pewter alloyed with Silver, Indium, and Bismuth, as well as Brittania, and Genuine Pewter
Pewter is a malleable metal alloy, traditionally 85 -95% Tin, with the remainder consisting of Copper, Antimony, Bismuth and sometimes, less commonly today, Lead. Silver is also sometimes used. Copper and Antimony act as hardeners while Lead is common in the lower grades of Pewter, which have a bluish tint. It has a melting point, around 338 – 446 F ( 170 – 230 C ), depending on the exact mixture.
Pewter was first used around the beginning of the Bronze Age in the Near East. The earliest piece of Pewter found is from an Egyptian tomb from 1450 BC. Pewters containing Lead are no longer used in items such as cups, plates, or jewelry ) that will come in contact with the human body due to health concerns stemming from the Lead content. Modern Pewters are available that are completely free of Lead, although many Pewters containing Lead are still being produced for other purposes.
Applications:
Pewter is used in decorative objects, mainly collectible statuettes and figurines, game figures, aircraft and other models, (replica ) coins, pendants, and plated jewelry.
Forms:
5 Section – 6 Lb. Ingot, 5 Section – 8 Lb. Ingot, Shot
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This is a high purity Tin based Lead Free Pewter Alloy, that meets or exceeds most Lead Free requirements. We certify it to be less than 50 ppm Lead Content. It works well in Spin Cast Rubber or Silicone Molds for designs with thick cross sections or a smooth, polished finish and some malleability. Forms: - 4-5 Ingot
Belmont Product Code 798NENTB Nominal Composition: - Sn: 97-99% with Bismuth and Silver in a Proprietary formula
Technical Info: - Elongation (2" Section) : 20% - 40%
- Liquidus Temperature: 465F - 485F
- Solidus Temperature: 515F - 635F
- Density: .23 - .275 lb. / Cu. In. @ 68F
- Brinell: 18 - 25
- Tensile Strength: 5,000 psi - 8700 psi
- Solderability: Can be soldered Easily with soft solder and flux
- Finishes: Mechanical, chemical, organic, and electroplated
This Lead Free Pewter Alloy is high in Copper to allow it to work well in Open Face, Gravity Pour, Sand and Cast Iron Molds with maximum detail. Has good strength. Forms: - 4-5 Ingot
- 1/4" and Down shot
Belmont Product Code 791NB7 Nominal Composition: - Tin: 91-93% with Antimony and Copper.
Technical Info: - Elongation (2" Section) : 40%
- Liquidus Temperature: 563F
- Solidus Temperature: 471F
- Casting Temperature: 515F
- Brinell: 23.8
- Tensile Strength: 8600 psi
- Solderability: Can be soldered Easily with soft solder
- Finishes: Mechanical, chemical, organic, and electroplated
This is a Lead Free Pewter, also referred to as a Britannia Alloy that works well in Spin Cast Molds for designs, such as Fashion (Costume) Jewelry, with thin cross sections or fine filigree and maximum detail requiring less malleability and more strength. Forms: - 4-5 Ingot
Belmont Product Code 791NR8 Nominal Composition: - Sn: 91-93% with Antimony and Copper in a Proprietary formula enhanced from our standard 7921 Brittania
Technical Info: - Elongation (2" Section) : 30% - 40%
- Liquidus Temperature: 478F - 490F
- Solidus Temperature: 435F - 463F
- Brinell: 21 - 25
- Tensile Strength: 7,000 psi - 9600 psi
- Solderability: Can be soldered Easily with soft solder and flux
- Finishes: Mechanical, chemical, organic, and electroplated
Forms: - 5-6 Ingot
- 1/4" and Down Unpolished Irregular Shot
- .05" Dia. Solid Wire 1 Lb. Spools
Belmont Product Code 7921 Nominal Composition: - 91.75% Sn
- 8% Sb
- 0.25% Cu
Technical Info: - Elongation (2" Section) : 20% - 40%
- Liquidus Temperature: 465F - 485F
- Solidus Temperature: 515F - 635F
- Density: .23 - .275 lb. / Cu. In. @ 68F
- Brinell: 18 - 25
- Tensile Strength: 5,000 psi - 8700 psi
- Solderability: Can be soldered Easily with soft solder and flux
- Finishes: Mechanical, chemical, organic, and electroplated
35% Tin Pewter, Lead, Tin Alloy easy meltable with relatively low melting temperature. Offers opportunity for cost savings where its relatively high weight is not a problem . Offers opportunity for cost savings where its relatively high weight is not a problem. Forms: - 5-8 Ingot
Belmont Product Code 5632 Nominal Composition: - 62% Pb
- 3% Sb
- 35% Sn
Belmont Special 92% Tin Pewter alloy is an excellent casting alloy with approximately 92% Tin (Tin base alloy). Special Pewter for figurines, models, etc. with heavy sections - better casting characteristics than lead free Britannia. Forms: - 5-6 Ingot
Belmont Product Code 7924 Nominal Composition: - 92% Sn
- 4% Pb
- 4% Sb
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