Misch Metal

Name:
Misch Metal
Detailed information:
The primary commercial form of mixed rare-earth metals (95%) prepared by the electrolysis of fused rare earth chloride mixture, d approximately 6.67, mp approximately 648C. Form: wafflelike plates weighing 40–60 lb packed in oiled paper, immersed in oil, or coated with vinyl paint.

Hazard:

Flammable, dangerous fire risk.

Use:

Lighter flints, ferrous and nonferrous alloys, cast iron, aluminum, nickel, magnesium and copper alloys, getter in vacuum tubes, magnetic alloys.