2007-11-09 16:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
why would that element be best used for an alloy that melts easily?
2007-11-09 16:29:49 · update #1
Mercury. It's liquid at room temperature already.
2007-11-09 16:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
One alloy that I used once in the lab that has a very low melting point is called "Wood's Metal." It has the with the following percentages by weight: 50% Bi, 26.7% Pb, 13.3% Sn, 10% Cd.
It melts at 70 degrees Celsius (hot water).
2007-11-10 00:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60-30 tin-lead eutectic ~180C. You can also look up other solders for different alloys and melting points. The lowest melting point will be at the eutectic. The eutectic is where there is only one degree difference between liquid and solid of the alloy. For example the eutectic point of tin-lead solder is ~60% tin and 30% lead.
2007-11-10 00:50:57 · answer #3 · answered by Katiya 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a link to an article on Wood's metal and other low temp. alloys.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood's_metal
Fusible links on fire sprinklers are generally rated for 166 or 266 degrees Fahrenheit.
2007-11-10 00:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Tim C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Boron
2007-11-10 00:27:20 · answer #5 · answered by MediMommy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋