lead yellow color

[ike]

I have lead from old telephone connections. I have removed all of the tin connecting the ends and seams. When I heat it to pour round balls the hot lead has a yellow tint. Can anyone explain this. Thanks Ike

 

[Rifleman1776]

You will never be able to find 100% pure lead. When melted impurities float to the top. Skim them off and proceed casting. Don't worry about it.

 

[Beaverman2]

what are you fluxing with?

 

[ike]

what are you fluxing with?

Bees wax

 

[Gtrubicon]

Pure lead will give a gold to purple color tone, especially if the temperature got to hot in the lead pot during smelting.

 

[ike]

Pure lead will give a gold to purple color tone, especially if the temperature got to hot in the lead pot during smelting.

That must be what is happening. Thanks ike

 

[WonkyEye]

I'm late to the party, but in case you never figured it out, you might be running much too hot. Powdery yellow lead oxide forms at high temps. It could be impurities too. Maybe invest in a thermometer if it's still an issue.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I think when you’re in retreat the balls turn yellow.