Sterilite™ De-Ox Sterling Silver Casting Grain

Description Save polishing time and get superior tarnish resistance with Sterilite™ De-Ox sterling silver casting grain.The tight grain structure delivers a smooth cast surface, reducing polishing time. The resulting bright white metal resists tarnish six times better than regular sterling silver. Your casts will stay bright for a long time, without the need for rhodium plating.Cast items have a Vickers hardness of 80 (heat-treating increases this hardness to 97).ApplicationsAny casting method.Casting and CleaningIn general, your casting temperature should be 100˚F (37.7˚C) above the liquidus point (somewhat hotter if the castings are intricate). Use a small amount of high-quality flux when melting with an open flame. We recommend Matt’s Casting Flux™. For further cleaning, mechanical means are recommended.Re-UsingIf you plan to re-use sterling silver castings, remove the copper oxides from the surface in a pickling solution or by mechanical means. We recommend a minimum 1:1 ratio of n