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Old 02-07-2008, 11:05 AM
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Default Need a source for ferro alloying chems in small quantities

Hello.
I am looking for a source to buy some Ferro alloying chems in small quantities. Specifically some pure iron.
I am in a hurry and have to rebuild the star chamber, and don't have time. I have been offered the use of a vac oven and equipment at a local University, to work on my new steel.
All I need is 2 pounds of pure iron, toot sweet. Thanks, Jerry
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would old wrought iron work??
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Old 02-07-2008, 02:29 PM
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I wish. Wrought has way too many inclusions and silica in it.
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:05 PM
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I didn't understand all of your first post, what are you trying to make?
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Old 02-07-2008, 03:30 PM
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need some pure iron as a base to make a special alloy in a vacume furnace. More controll, as this is a "micro alloy" steel. I need to make it for "official" testing. I can make some pure iron in my t-mite powerd star chamber furnace, but I need to re-build the reaction chamber, and I'm in a hurry...
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Any good? Technical Info
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Old 02-07-2008, 04:10 PM
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Hey, that's not bad. Price is decent also. Although the dollar is sucking right now. I'll give them a call. Thanks Mate
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No problem. Thank my girlfriend; she's the one who found it and showed me a few months ago!

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Old 02-07-2008, 06:02 PM
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Thank you Matt's girl friend!
If you don't mind, i will share this link. This need comes up from time to time. Jerry
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