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!
Ice cold water
Tito’s Vodka and lemonade Please.
What else but the silver bullet
I have to go with sweet tea!
Really cold beer! Hits the spot everytime!
Cantaloupe sliced in half, fill the hollow center with vanilla ice cream.
Homemade fruit pops! By far the best cold treat!
Nah, none of the above and future below. Just some Fried Rocky Mountain Oysters and a Frozen Margarita to wash them down.
Cold hard CASH
FREE Krugerrands do it for me
Iced Tea. Ahhh.
Sitting on my country porch with my two Labs and a big glass of Mississippi Sweet Tea.
Cherry popsicles always do the trick for me
Orange Julius!
Ice Cream!
Nothing better than a Blizzard on a hot summers day !!!!!!!!!!!!
Make American Great Again!
Buy Gold and Silver!!!
Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Definitely Ginseng Tea,lots of ice,while checking out Providents site for new stuff!!
The original Papa Doble daiquiri, good for Hemingway, good for me.
A big glass of water with a wedge of lemon!
Cold. Hard. Cash. Piece of 4 nines pure shiny silver. Reverse proof if you can get it.
Cheap silver in the summer doldrums at multiyeat low price.
That’s a cool treat on a hot day, heck, any day.
Ice Coffee
Swim in a pool and relax.
Ice cold water in a stainless steel cup.
Iced Tea
Ice tea with lemon!
Cold beer, fishing on the lake!
Otter pops!
Ice cold sweet tea!
I love a good coca cola slushie!