Field's Metal Low Melting Point Alloy 10 Gram Sample
This listing is for 10 grams of top-quality Field’s Metal in granular form, making it easy to handle and use. Field’s Metal is a eutectic alloy of Indium, Bismuth, and Tin with a low melting point of just 62°C—it melts easily in boiling water.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Non-Toxic & Lead-Free – Unlike Wood’s Metal and other low-melting alloys, Field’s Metal contains no lead or cadmium, making it a safer option.
✔ Exceptional Casting Properties – It captures fine details when cast into moulds, making it ideal for prototyping, art casting, and precision parts.
✔ Safe for Silicone Moulds – The low melting point allows use in silicone moulds without damage.
✔ Versatile Applications – Perfect for tube bending, where the metal is cast into a tube, bent, and then melted out with boiling water for a crease-free bend.
✔ Australian Made – Manufactured in Billing Metals Lab, Victoria, ensuring high quality and reliability.
Important Considerations
Hot Metal Safety – Though non-toxic, melted Field’s Metal conducts heat extremely well and can cause burns. Use proper safety precautions.
Avoid Glassware – Due to its high Indium content, this alloy can stick to glass—don’t use your best lab equipment!
Tarnishing – Bright silver in colour, but may develop a grey tarnish over time in humid conditions.
Fun & Educational Uses
- Perfect for learning and teaching casting techniques—great for beginners.
- Watch it melt and reform—drop a solid casting into hot water and observe as it melts into droplets and pools at the bottom.
- Create custom metal ice cubes—cast into silicone ice cube moulds for unique experiments!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!