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Frank Gorenstein
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Started On : 18-Aug-2006 at 11:00:02 PM, #Views : 5959
Topic Subject : Re: Silicon |
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Good bearing material too. I used to make bronze bushings ( bearings ) out of the stuff in another life. Yeah, yeah, I know Dan, it's about life casting.
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Hello Frank Gorenstein
Post Date : Friday 18th of August 2006 02:00:02 PM
Posted by : "Robert Oblon" hotbronze@aol.com
Re: Silicon:--
Along with Ed's materials on Artmolds.com look at Silicones Incorporated.
Also it's silicone not Silicon, which is a tetravalent metalloid used in and
with various components, semiconductors, etc. Silicon is on the periodic table
as Si and has an atomic # 14. Silicon is a component of silicones, which are
a family of plastics which includes silicone rubber mold compounds. Included
as an alloy in the chemical of Silicon Bronze, one of the bronze alloys used
in casting of "bronze sculpture," easily Tig welded, resists corrosion, etc.
Not as easy to patina as Tin bronze but much cleaner to melt and cast.
Cheers
Robert Oblon
Central Coast Art Foundry
Arroyo Grande, California
805-748-5381, Fax 805-980-4890
ALI is an international organization whose members are engaged in the art and creative industries. Its purpose is to promote the art of life casting, create public awareness of this unique art form, provide its members with forums to exchange information, resources to enhance their effectiveness and advance opportunities for their artistic success.
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