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A fusible alloy is a metal alloy capable of being easily fused, i.e. easily meltable, at relatively low temperatures. Fusible alloys are commonly, but not necessarily, eutectic alloys.
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General
From practical view, low melting alloys can be divided up into:
- Mercury-containing alloys
- Only alkali metal-containing alloys
- Gallium-containing alloys (but neither alkali metal nor mercury)
- Only bismuth, lead, tin, cadmium, zinc, indium and sometimes thallium-containing alloys
- Other alloys (rarely used)
Properties
Fusible alloys are silvery-gray solids, though some are liquid at room temperature.
Projects
- Solder
- Heating bath
Safety and handling
Alloys containing heavy metals like lead, thallium and cadmium are very toxic, and should be handled with proper protection.
