alloy analysis options

It's pretty straightforward.

Use a magnet to determine if ferrous or non-ferrous.

Use a file to do a scratch test.

An ankle grinder can be used for a spark test.

Identify the metal by application.



ie: I had a seven zone in floor heating zone manifold come into the shop yesterday. The copper and the brass were obvious enough but the main body of the manifold was a bit of a mystery.

Magnet test: Weakly magnetic means it's more likely to be either nickel or stainless.

Scratch test: Indicates that it's a white metal and not plated.

Spark test : Not done

Application: Looked up new ones on-line and learned that most are made of stainless.

That's good enough for my purposes.

Childhooddream, do tell about the dog! What special talents?

Originally Posted by MetalPhil

Childhooddream, do tell about the dog! What special talents?

look into it's eyes for your answer.