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Tin melts at approx 449 F (lead at 621+)
yes, its pretty expensive at approx $5 per LB right now(and thats in larger quantities).
It is a pleasure to work with in Gravity molds(hand molds) as it will shine right out of the mold, but there may be some voids when cast that way. Production is all spin cast.
It can be polished repeatedly to bring back the shine & then remelted and recast unlimited times.
Weighs 60% of what Lead weighs (in volume).
Copper makes tin much harder. Tin for fishing should have no more than 1% copper. Silver is good stuff and adds shine, but very expensive also.
If you are mixing lead and tin, just be aware that you can not UNmix it later. Its not as if the tin will float to the top since its lighter. The new lower temp Alloy once in SOLUTION can can not be seperated , at least not without sophisticated equipment.
It is a LOT of fun to work with, and you CAN melt it in small quantities right on the kitchen stove if you want, IF its lead free. It wont hurt you the way lead can. But use a vent anyway to be safe, and dont spill it, 459F is still very hot.
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