{"id":48401,"date":"2026-09-11T18:23:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T21:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T20:19:05","slug":"guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"zgg-rat-page\">\n  <div class=\"zgg-rat zgg-hub\">\n    <p>Here we compile instructions, key figures, and materials science on pure metals, alloys, and foundry supplies. Melting points, casting temperatures, mould making, and the question of which material is suitable for which purpose. Each article links to the relevant categories and products in the shop.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"zgg-hub__grid\">\n      <!-- Artikelkarten kommen hier rein, neueste zuerst -->\n      <a class=\"zgg-hub__card\" href=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/understanding-and-processing-bismuth\/\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Bruch-1-neu-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bismuth pieces 1kg Bi99.99, three pieces with golden-yellow shimmering fracture surface on a white background\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n        <div class=\"zgg-hub__body\">\n          <h3>Understanding and working with bismuth<\/h3>\n          <p>Afterwards, you\u2019ll know the properties of bismuth and how to melt it safely, cast it, and grow it into hopper crystals.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"zgg-hub__more\">Read more<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"zgg-hub__card\" href=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/indium-properties-and-uses\/\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Indium-100-g-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Indium ingot 100 g In99.995 diagonal view from above with embossed lettering\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n        <div class=\"zgg-hub__body\">\n          <h3>Indium: Properties and Uses<\/h3>\n          <p>You&#8217;ll learn what Indium is used for, its properties, and which alloys become liquid below 100 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"zgg-hub__more\">Read more<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"zgg-hub__card\" href=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/the-melting-point-of-lead\/\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Blei-Barren-1-scaled-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Lead ingots Pb99.9 stacked three high, viewed from the front\" 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pure metal in.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"zgg-hub__more\">Read more<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"zgg-hub__card\" href=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/which-crucible-for-which-metal\/\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Tiegel-MIG-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Graphite crucibles in three sizes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n        <div class=\"zgg-hub__body\">\n          <span class=\"zgg-hub__kicker\">Buying Guide<\/span>\n          <h3>Which crucible for which metal<\/h3>\n          <p>You&#8217;ll learn which crucible material suits your metal and determine volume and design before your first melting attempt.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"zgg-hub__more\">Read more<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"zgg-hub__card\" href=\"https:\/\/zinn-giesserei-goehler.com\/en\/guide\/melting-point-of-tin-and-tin-alloys\/\">\n        <img 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