Another arc melted button. 
This was a failed attempt to cast nickel: The stem out the top (which was the bottom) is where it was supposed to flow out into a mold below.  I was not able to maintain the temperature high enough (using my primitive arc furnace mentioned above) and it solidified in the crucible. 
Source: Theodore Gray 
Contributor: Theodore Gray 
Acquired: 23 August, 2003 
Price: $5/pound 
Size: 3/4" 
Purity: 99.9%
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