View Sample Alloy Digest Data Sheet (PDF)Since 1952, Alloy Digest has been the leading reference for materials property data on metals and alloys used throughout the world. Featuring graphs, charts and tables, these sheets give facts and figures on composition or characterization, physical and mechanical properties, heat treatment, and machinability.OSTALLOY 217-440 is a non-eutectic, bismuth-base alloy that melts through the temperature range 217-440 F. Its low-melting temperature and controlled-shrinkage characteristics make it a valuable tool of industry for such applications as punch dies and plates, anchoring parts for machining, chuck jaws and other holding devices for manufacturing operations.