Investment casting alloys’ melting points widely vary and can be affected by the exact composition of the metal. Following are the melting points of several of the most common alloys (shown in degrees Fahrenheit):
- Admiralty Brass: 1650-1720
- Aluminum: 1220
- Chromium: 3380
- Cobalt: 2723
- Copper: 1983
- Iron, Gray Cast: 2060-2200
- Iron, Ductile: 2100
- Magnesium: 1200
- Monel: 2370 -2460
- Nickel: 2647
- Steel, Carbon: 2600-2800
- Steel, Stainless: 2750
- Tin: 449.4
- Titanium 3040
- Tungsten 6150
- Zinc 787
A professional metallurgist at a well-qualified investment casting foundry can help ensure the best results from these and other alloys.