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PLEASE NOTE - we consider "Best Offers" on quantities greater than one (1) ONLY. If you want to purchase two or more and wish to make an offer, it will be considered. Please be advised that offers for only 1 won't be accepted as we have the price in our listing for a quantity of 1 set as one of the lowest prices on eBay.

Cerrobend Stick (aka Bolton 158)

This listing is for a total of ¼ lb.

New from the Manufacturer (Bolton Metal) - Cerrobend/Woods Metal Alloy Stick for Crystal Melting one (1) stick weighing approximately ¼ pound (.25 lb.) approximately 3½ oz. to 4½ oz. average is 4 oz.

Some of the pictures show 3 sticks, but you will be purchasing these individually by the stick. Each stick weighs approximately 3½ oz. to 4½ oz. (average 4 oz.) each one is a little different in weigh and thickness, but they are all fairly similar. Our sticks are twice the weight of others listed on eBay, so compare the weigh and prices carefully. Theirs 1½ oz. vs. ours average 4 oz.)

Item #: LB100000 5000-7 Manufacturer: Bolton Metal formerly Cerro Metal

Eutectic Alloy Melting Temperature 158ºF or 70.0º C Contains Bismuth, Lead, Tin and Cadmium

Size: approximately 7" to 10" up to 12" long Thickness: ¼" Weight: approximately ¼ lb. (.25 lb. or 4 oz.)

Rapid immediate growth to a maximum .0057” per inch. Density .339 lbs./In³ 9.4 g/cc

This alloy is commonly used in crystal melting for crystal radios. We are offering a small amount for crystal radio makers. This amount will weigh approximately 3½ to 4½ oz. Please understand that these are hand poured and be slightly different size and weighs, but you are purchasing them by the stick.

This shape and size is easy to handle with less mess. You can fill about 12 or more crystal housing with each stick. If you are in need of a larger size, we also sell this product in a 1 lb. ingots or larger, so please see our other listings or contact us..

Bolton 158 (formerly Cerrobend) Alloy is also used to anchor bushing in drill jigs; internal or external support of delicate parts for machining; cores for spinning; fusible mandrels in filament winding, fiberglass lamination; drop hammer and embossing dies; tube bending filler (up to 1-3/4” diameter); heat transfer medium in processing plastics, chemicals, etc.

Shipping & Business Hours
Orders ship within 1–3 business days after receipt of payment. Free shipping applies to U.S. locations only.
Our business hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. We are closed on weekends. Emails and questions will be answered as quickly as possible during normal business hours.

Safety & Handling
Proper safety precautions must be taken when using this material. Always wash your hands and face before eating or smoking, and use the product in a well-ventilated area. Please review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to use.
This material must be recycled. If recycling is not possible, you must follow all applicable state and federal regulations regarding the disposal of lead- and cadmium-containing products.

Purchaser Agreement
By purchasing this product, you certify that you are of legal age in your state and agree not to use this product in violation of any local, state, or federal laws. You also agree to read the MSDS included with your shipment and to hold the seller and eBay harmless from any damages that may result from the use of this product.