 #922
Alloy
Thank you for using UNITED'S alloys.
UNITED'S 922 ALLOY may be used for 14K - 18K white gold casting,
which produces an extremely white finished color. The color of
jewelry made with this alloy will fall in the Premium - Grade-1
category. Alloy #922 contains small amounts of cobalt to improve
workability and silicon as a de-oxidizer.
You should obtain excellent results by following a few simple
instructions.
MELTING
| Melt Temperature for 14K & 18k Alloyed Grain |
1040° - 1060° C |
1904° - 1940° F |
| Melt Temperature for Alloying |
1080° - 1090° C |
1976° - 1994° F |
We do recommend pre-graining all alloy and fine gold before
casting to assure a uniform mixture.
FLASK TEMPERATURE
We suggest a slightly higher flask temperature for white gold
usually in the range of 1200 F to 1300 F for regular - non stone-in
place castings.
FLUXING
Fluxing white gold is extremely important to pick-up oxides. Boric
Acid is the recommended flux. Do not use carbon fluxes or any fluxes
designed for refining; i.e., soda ash, saltpeter, etc. Avoid flux in
bottom pour automatic casting units.
QUENCH TIME
10 - 15 minutes or as soon as the red glow disappears from button.
INVESTMENT REMOVAL
Most standard investment removers will successfully remove the
investment powder. UNITED'S Brite-Cast Investment Remover also works
very well.
REMELTING
We recommend a 70% fresh - 30% scrap mix. White gold alloy has about
1/3 the reusability of yellow gold alloys.
NOTES
Melt temperature may vary with type of unit. This alloy is designed
for casting only.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Always available…
Call 1-800-999-3463 / 1-800-999-FINE
E-mail / doc@unitedpmr.com
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