SILICONE ALLOY 98% – SILICONE METAL FOR ALLOYING CASTING METAL SOLID LUMPS 1/2 POUND Silicon is a lustrous black solid that looks like a metal, and it is sold commercially as “Silicon Metal”. Silicon is used when alloyed with various metals. The presence of silicon improves the metal’s castability with improved fills, acts as a deoxidizer and provides durability. Silicone is one of a few elements to be useful additions for modifying carat gold alloys without detrimentally changing other relevant properties (Zinc, Silicon, Iridium, Cobalt). In alloying the metal with Zinc, the additive of Silicone, improves castings, with Fills and Finish by reducing tension and improving the castings with a brighter surface and color. JETS Product # 1313-7005 SALE is for 1/2 Pound of Silicone in Lumps 98% Silicone Grade ELEMENT – SPECIFICATIONS % Silicone 98.00% Min Iron 1.00% Max Calcium 0.35% Max Aluminum 0.75% Max Item is packed in 1/2 Lb. Zip Seal Bag SHIPPING: Via USPS First Class Mail NOTE: Visit JETS INC. ebay Store Listings, where you can find other Alloys and Metals used in Castings and Melting Mixed Metals, along with a selection of many more Jewelers Equipment Tools & Supplies. JETS Inc. 9e 212