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Bismuth, having a relatively low melting point at 520.7 F (271.5 C), can be melted using readily available household heat sources like a stove top.
In terms of workability, Bismuth is very similar to Copper, though a bit more brittle.

Because of it is very workable when molten, is generally considered non-toxic, and has a low melting temperature, Bismuth casting is not difficult at all.

Bismuth does oxidize very quickly, leaving a usually glossy red to blue coating. While oxidizing, it may form a thin layer of weak acid on the surface so casting in ferrous molds is possible but will result in loss of some of the Bismuth as it bonds to the surface of the ferrous mold.

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