9ct Y Bench

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Rolling

Hints, Tips & Uses

• General purpose yellow gold alloy.
• Good setting properties
• Due to the presence of zinc, this alloy may not perform satisfactory when enamelled
• Can be quenched for maximum ductility
• When melting, use a soft flame to avoid zinc burnout which will cause discolouration (red) and cracking

9ct Y Casting

Best used for

• Casting

Hints, Tips & Uses

• Versatile casting alloy with good fluidity and form filling properties
• Due to the presence of zinc, this alloy may not perform satisfactory when enamelled
• If used for bench work, the metal cracks & becomes hard

9ct W Nickel

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting
• Rolling

Hints, Tips & Uses

• Nickel content conforms to international standards and is magnetic
• Do not use for piercing components
• Excellent rolling properties and is good for bangles.
• Boric acid flux should be used to keep the metal clean during the melting process. The molten metal should be mixed well with a stirring rod before pouring to assure a good mix. Remove the ingot from the mold & allow to air cool (which will allow the alloy to be much softer) – do not quench. Soak in a hot pickling solution to remove surface oxides

9ct W 7% Palladium

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting
• Rolling

Hints, Tips & Uses

• Versatile metal alloy, more economical than 19% Palladium alloy
• Use a softer flame than 19% Pd alloy
• Rhodium plate for bright white colour
• Casting temperature: 1020°C
• Flask temperature: 450-700 °C

9ct W 10% Palladium

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting
• Rolling

9ct W 15% Palladium

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting

9ct W 16% Palladium

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting
• Rolling

9ct W 19% Palladium

Best used for

• Bench Work

Hints, Tips & Uses

• Bench work, rolling & setting metal
• Deoxidize thoroughly – use reducing flame to prevent blistering during annealing
• Can rhodium plate for brilliant white finish

9ct W Nickel Free

Best used for

• Casting

Hints, Tips & Uses

• Good casting properties
• This alloy does not contain Nickel or Palladium
• Rhodium plate for bright white colour
• Soft alloy, suitable for handwork & casting

9ct R

Best used for

• Bench Work
• Casting

Hints, Tips & Uses

• General purpose red gold alloy.
• Work hardens quickly due to high copper content
• Use soft flame when annealing and roll gently
• “Air cool” – no quenching
• This alloy is age-hardenable