Bismuth has become popular as a replacement for the highly toxic metal lead, as it has a comparable density and many countries now prohibit the use of lead shot for hunting water birds.

Admittedly, we have a pretty low bar for that kind of stuff, but eye candy aside, [Robin Debreuil]’s quick outline of his technique for desoldering with the help of bismuth is worth watching.

Manufacturer of non-toxic shotshells and non-toxic frangible pistol and rifle ammunition. Bismuth ammunition closely approximates the point of impact of most commonly used duty rounds yet is non ...