Cerrolow 136, is a fusible alloy that becomes liquid at approximately 58 °C (136 °F). It is a eutectic alloy of bismuth, lead, indium, and tin, with the following percentages by weight: 49% Bi, 18% Pb, 21% In, 12% Sn
It is also known as ChipQuik desoldering alloyJohnson Manufacturing Co, MSDS for Chip Quik Alloy w/Lead. Retrieved on February 6, 2015. and Lens Alloy 136, used for mounting lenses and other optical components for grinding. it is used for mounting small delicate oddly-shaped components for machining and as a solder in low-temperature physics.. It slightly expands on cooling, and shows slight shrinkage in couple hours afterwards.
The Young's Modulus is approximately 2.5 million psi (17.24 GPa) Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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