{"product_id":"woods-metal-low-temp-castable-ballast-material-pucks","title":"Low Temp Castable Ballast Material (Pucks)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEasier to cast than lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low melt point eutectic alloy that is an excellent material for casting ballast. This metal is a superior material for casting nose weights, ballast slugs, or even keels for model sailboats. What makes this material so useful is it’s incredibly low melting temperature of 203°F. This metal also has another interesting property. As it cools it shrinks slightly and then re-expands to it original cast size once fully cooled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low melting temperature makes it much safer to cast than lead and you do not have to worry about it exploding if it comes into contact with water. This metal can be melted in hot water and spooned into molds or even directly into the nose of you aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material is comprised of 52.5% Bismuth, 32% Lead, and 15.5% Tin.  Handle it with same precautions as you would lead; work in a well ventilated area and do not allow the liquified metal to come in contact with bare skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Puck weighs approximately 1.3oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePucks are approximately 1\" diameter, 5\/16\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial purchase, when they are gone, they're gone!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aloft-01","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45406295818377,"sku":"castable-ballast-puck","price":0.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/0186\/9449\/files\/IMG_6129.jpg?v=1773952795","url":"https:\/\/alofthobbies.com\/products\/woods-metal-low-temp-castable-ballast-material-pucks","provider":"Aloft Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}