Are there any non destructive tests one could do to determine the composition of non magnetic main gears? Brass/bronze is obvious. I can tell stainless by the weight. Just curious.
Any scientists around? Could you work it out by S.G. of the part?
https://www.911metallurgist.com/blog/how-to-find-and-determine-specific-gravity-of-rocks
http://www.tmtpages.com/specific-gravity.htm
Quote from: ReelClean on February 12, 2018, 02:42:14 AM
Any scientists around? Could you work it out by S.G. of the part?
sure, if it's an element -- not so useful w/ an alloy
Quote from: philaroman on February 12, 2018, 03:44:10 AM
Quote from: ReelClean on February 12, 2018, 02:42:14 AM
Any scientists around? Could you work it out by S.G. of the part?
sure, if it's an element -- not so useful w/ an alloy
Did you check the second link? It suggests how you can work out an alloy.
presumes known percentage of each element in a proprietary alloy or pot metal -- how would you know?