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!
Alkaline water
Big bowl of ice cream !
I love Boston Coolers, which is Vernors and vanilla ice cream
An ice cold water
energized
enhanced
imbued with Gaia frequency
by shining silver coins
regally sitting on my water jar.
Blue bell ice cream. In the A/C.
Since I don’t have a sweet tooth, freezing cold ice water is my simple but favorite summer day treat.
Raspberry poweraid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
iced tea with lemon
A nice glass of wine while sitting at a sidewalk bistro people watching.
Cold Stone chocolate icecream
Ice cold vodka (from the freezer) with pineapple juice on the rocks.
Iced tea.
Soft serve vanilla ice cream
Kiwi and Cola Raspa (snow cone) w/tamarind spice added
A tall glass of ice water!
Ice cold Coke in a 16 oz glass longneck
bowl of fresh vanilla ice cream
Iced Coffee
Crystal clear ice water.
Homemade strawberry icecream is my favorite cool treat on a hot summer day!
A cold soft drink while sitting under a shady tree.
Sugar free Tangerine gelati from ritas water ice
My favorite it silver bullet. But with my son it’s blueberry flavored water.
My favorite cool treat on a hot summer day has to be either freezer pops or fruit bars, frozen popsicles with real fruit pieces
Texans know it’s tea or dr. Pepper
Ice cold coffee
Ice cold beer in a sterling silver frosty mug!
Orange cream popsicle
Orange sherbet…
Root beer float with vanilla bean ice cream