Mounting Wax 70 is a quartz type sticky, orange colored wax (translucent in thin films) used to hold crystals or other materials while they are being sliced, lapped or polished. Moderate hardness and strength make it useful for bonding small samples in diamond wheel sawing and wire sawing operations. Widely used for holding semiconductors, optical materials, ceramics and metals with medium to large contact areas. Chemical resistant. 100 Gram /Pkg of 29 sticks, .25" dia x 4" long (6 mm dia x 100 mm). Moderate Hardness and a Melting Point of 70°C. Dilutent: Warm soapy water.