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!
Brionna Lowe says
A simple twist ice cream cone!
Jessie Ward says
Some tasty Frozen Custard
Hayden says
A nice blizzard from DQ.
Brent Hawthorne says
Rocky Road
Jack says
Banana split
kip k says
Iced Tea/Lemonade Half & Half
Andy Baechle says
Graters chocolate ice cream is my go to.
Kevin L. says
A large Caramel Ice Cap under the shade tree.
Tre says
Bomb Pops are my go to summer treat!!
Zak Grovenburg says
Shaved Ice! It comes in so many different flavors you could have it everyday all summer and not get tired of it.
Jimmy The K says
For thirst: Gatorade, pure and simple.
For stacking: Silver, pure and simple.
For precious metal acquisition: Provident, pure and simple.
Joe Triscari says
fresh lemons squeezed with a splash of vodka
Vince Mikesell says
Nice tall glass of ice tea, no lemon, no sugar
Steven Erickson says
Ice, seltzer water and a splash of grape juice
Michael Lee says
I enjoy my own concoction Its ice cold Green Tea ginsing/honey(Arizona)
and adding either sweet Beet juice to reduce triglycerides
Also add 1-2 caps of apple cider vinegar for wieght loss and reduce blood sugar.
Not only ice cold fresh snap taste and can even switch the beet for Carrot juice alo g with the green tea
Carrot mixed in is so awesome healthy.
Drinking carrot juice is very sweet like candy..its a healthier replacement for the sugary cola.
Give it a try.
B.H says
On a reg day ice water with lemon and or lime, on a off day cold beer preferably Mexican with lime and salt lol
Tyler Ehrig says
Nice glass of ice water mixed with Apple Limade Hydracharge!!
Curtis Castro says
A homemade raspberry, blueberry and strawberry slushy. Just lying around in a hammock under my weeping willow tree on a hot summers day. HEAVENLY!!!!!
Charles Montoya says
My favorite treat to beat the heat is a very cold glass of semisweet tea with a slice of lemon, my coin, and a straw with a magnifying glass attached so I can sit outside on hot day and peruse my coin and stamp collections, all while being protected by a sunbrella sitting in my back yard in the shade offering thanks to God N Country and for y’all at Provident Metals.
Allan Craven says
Nothing better than a KY Mint Julep. Cool and refreshing!
Paul Heeren says
A good old fashioned freeze pop around the pool with friends and family can’t be beat.
Rick says
Cold Beer
Sarah Broussard says
Cookie Dough ice cream in a waffle bowl from Coldstone! 😀
John K says
Digging into a strawberry shave ice with vic (vanilla ice cream) inside with a lite snow cap (condense milk) on top as Kruggies sparkling in the sunshine. Aisay .. aisay….
Jess C says
Cucumber water. So refreshing!
Daniel says
You put the lime in the coconut – and then you feel better!
Clinton says
My favorite – lemonade!
Bill says
Ice cold water
Timothy Landreville says
Ice Coffee
Charles Westbrook says
Twisted Crown!