Annealing Nickel plated cases

The plating may peel, it will release toxic fumes. If you want to anneal for reloading purposes, it’s better to stick with unplated brass casings, which respond well to annealing.
 
B said:
Annealing temps are far too low to produce any toxic fumes from nickel. That is a thing when welding for sure but the difference in temperature is so much I am curious where you got that idea from?
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I suggest you try it yourself. It creates smoke even at 250°F. I could even make a video. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but it should be done in a well ventilated area, similar to when casting bullets.
 
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The nickel cases have a tendency to not turn evenly. Slipping a bit on the wheel. I use MAPP gas. Not the same level as an AMP but if budget dictates, you do what works.
The nickel cases could probably take an extra second of heat but really no difference. IMO Cheers
 
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I don't anneal lots of nickel brass as I don't have too much of it but I never noticed anything different with it once you get the correct setting. I don't recall seeing any toxic smoke polluting the air, either.
 
franktank said:
I suggest you try it yourself. It creates smoke even at 250°F. I could even make a video. I’m not saying it can’t be done, but it should be done in a well ventilated area, similar to when casting bullets.
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Even lead doest melt until 620F.
For any metal to burn or smoke it has go be well above the melting point.
 
If you anneal by "sight", i.e. the colour of the glowing metal, it's a bit more subdued at the correct temp with nickel plated.
 
I use an AMP mark 2.

With nickel cases it'll turn blue vice the darker colour with normal brass. No issues ever to anneal plated cases. Now if you do flame type I can say but just be careful.
 
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