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!
Pat says
Ice cold water
Martin McNamara says
Tito’s Vodka and lemonade Please.
Chris McElroy says
What else but the silver bullet
Errin Silva says
I have to go with sweet tea!
MJ Thomas says
Really cold beer! Hits the spot everytime!
Jeffrey Holmes says
Cantaloupe sliced in half, fill the hollow center with vanilla ice cream.
Davin Jaggard says
Homemade fruit pops! By far the best cold treat!
B.Kgeorge says
Nah, none of the above and future below. Just some Fried Rocky Mountain Oysters and a Frozen Margarita to wash them down.
Matt Long says
Cold hard CASH
FREE Krugerrands do it for me
Edward Couch says
Iced Tea. Ahhh.
Dennis Thrasher says
Sitting on my country porch with my two Labs and a big glass of Mississippi Sweet Tea.
Jim Mahoney says
Cherry popsicles always do the trick for me
ANTHONY DONATIen says
Orange Julius!
Melissa says
Ice Cream!
John Lantrrip says
Nothing better than a Blizzard on a hot summers day !!!!!!!!!!!!
J. Porter says
Make American Great Again!
Buy Gold and Silver!!!
Craig Rice says
Moose Tracks Ice Cream
Michael Kucewicz says
Definitely Ginseng Tea,lots of ice,while checking out Providents site for new stuff!!
Andy says
The original Papa Doble daiquiri, good for Hemingway, good for me.
James Bishop says
A big glass of water with a wedge of lemon!
Brian M says
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.
Andrew Bruce says
Ice Coffee
Gopal Ghosh says
Swim in a pool and relax.
Mark says
Ice cold water in a stainless steel cup.
Roger Naus says
Iced Tea
Mark says
Ice tea with lemon!
North Man says
Cold beer, fishing on the lake!
Anthony says
Otter pops!
Johnny says
Ice cold sweet tea!
Loren Goodwin says
I love a good coca cola slushie!