Hello summer heat! By now, you’re probably seeking the comfort of swimming pools, popsicles, and cool beverages to fight off the blistering sun. In fact, sometimes being out in the summertime makes you feel just like you’re going to melt!
Fortunately, cold water and air conditioning usually does the trick. But the rising temperature has made us think about melting metals, since it’s such a key part of the refining process. Did you know that each metal has a unique melting point? And by the way, a melting point is the temperature a metal must be exposed to before it liquifies.
Here are some melting points for the most common precious metals, from lowest to highest.
- 14k Gold: 1,615℉
- Sterling Silver: 1,640℉
- 10k Gold: 1,665℉
- 18k Gold: 1,700℉
- Pure Silver: 1,761℉
- 24k Gold: 1,945℉
- Copper: 1,981℉
- Palladium: 2,831℉
- Platinum: 3,224℉
As you can see, the melting points of various gold and silver purities are pretty comparable. And palladium and platinum require much higher temperatures before they’ll melt.
For reference, an average house fire burns at about 1,112℉, so the heat needed to melt precious metals is quite substantial. That being said, bullion can still undergo damage in the event of a fire, so it’s recommended that you store them in a fireproof/waterproof safe (if you choose to store metals at home).
What’s your favorite cold treat on a hot summer day? Commenting below will serve as your entry for our July giveaway. But remember to keep it classy; inappropriate comments will be deleted and disqualified. Submit your comment (one comment only please) by July 29, 2018. One winner will be randomly selected on July 30, 2018 to receive a 2018 Silver Krugerrand from the South African Mint.
Good luck and stay cool this summer!
A Big bowl ice cream and an ice cold
coca Cola
OUTSHINE; Strawberry fruit bars! The MOST refreshing and tasty treat you can have on a smoldering hot day. Im in gas industry, try one and tell me im lyin…
A well maintained air conditioning system. Absolutely essential in Alabama.
Ice cold beer
A nice big bowl of ice cold watermelon chunks now thats the ticket
Brownie sundae from BR. 1 scoop pistachio 1 scoop chocolate chip. Whip cream nuts and cherry!
ice cream float
A hot bowl of Texas chili baby!
What is better then a bottle not a can of super cold beer right out of a ice filled cooler ? Oh beer assistant pop me a cold one . Peace , Love & Happiness
Leon Tucker / KY
Has to be a Twisted Crown on the rocks!
A homemade ginger beer. It doesn’t really quench thirst, but it does taste good on a hot summer day!
Strawberry Acai Berry Refresher
Good old fashioned homemade ice cream!
Lots of water
Ice coffee
Ice cold unsweetened Iced Tea!
Iced lemonade, sweet tea, or strawberry Coke slushy.
Anything chocolate…milk or ice cream. A cold German beer as well.
I love chocolate Magnum ice cream bars.
Favorite summer treat although dosnt need to be eaten in the summer but it reminds me of summers as a kid is a “ Italian Summer sandwich “. Grilled chicken ,prosciutto mozzarella, rostered peppers, arugula with oil and balsamic vinaigrette on a nice peice of Italian bread @ AnS pork store Totawa NJ.
A tall glass of H2O.
I usually stop by our local icecream shop American Icecream.
There’s something magical about a Tiger’s Blood sno-cone with ice cream mix-in on a sweltering summers day!
A nice ice cold Coca Cola.
A German Radler: a traditional mix of beer and unfiltered lemonade.
Favorite cold treat on a summer day??… have to go with the good ol ice cream cone lol. Can’t get any better than that.
There is nothing I enjoy on a hot summer day, more than a homemade strawberry milkshake.I think I will make one now .Thank you,we love you .
Cold beer
Nothing beats pure cold water on a hot day!
Ice cold mug of Sweet Tea