> I can also tell you that this guy stated this Bismuth costs around
> $7500.00 PER POUND! He also explained that they took a small piece
> of the finished steel alloy product containing this metal, placed it
> in a vise and pounded it numerous times with a 15 pound sledge hammer
> and the stuff would NOT DENT!!! Hmmm. Also, the made orders are shipped
> covered and with security escort to their clients!
Zoinks! Yo Dave, I don't suppose you'd have any details on the chemical
makeup of this wonderous Bismuth, hmmm? Or perhaps any URLs that would
lead to any interesting information regarding Bismuth's makeup and
properties? Gotta figure that with a price like that, it must have one
hell of a complex manufacturing process (either that -- or it's just not
well known enough to have a large demand -- and hence, all production of
Bismuth would be special-order -- thus making Bismuth rare and VERY
expensive).
Damnit. I knew this economics stuff would come in handy. :)