Re: Kurtsite

From: Uncle Al (UncleAl0_at_hate.spam.net)
Date: 10/13/04


Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:42:09 -0700

Brent wrote:
>
> Does anyone know anything about the metal Kurtsite (i think thats how
> its spelled). Aparently its an alloy of lead, aluminum and, zinc.
> Its is very wear resistant, and yet still quite slippery.
>
> I've been told that this metal was used frequently many years ago, but
> is hard to find today.
>
> Does anyone know where i can get some?

Lead Babbitt alloys don't contain aluminum. ASTM B 699 doesn't
contain lead.

http://www.copper.org/applications/industrial/bronze_bearing.html
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