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Thrifted Griswald is contaminated with lead :( (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago by capybeby@sh.itjust.works to c/castiron@lemmy.world

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Sigh. Always test cast iron of unknown history. Any wall mounting tips lol?

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[-] riskable@programming.dev 4 points 3 days ago

It could've been pewter. You can melt that in a pan on the stovetop. 170-230°C is all it takes and your typical electric stovetop can get up to 800-900°C.

[-] Geodad@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

Pewter contains Antimony, which is still toxic. It used to be made into cups to induce vomiting.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

I see a reference to lead being removed from pewter “in the 1970s”, and yes, I’m old enough that lead is still in question

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