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!
Milk!
Crunchy ice
Cooling down with some homemade lemon ice cream is the best way to beat the heat of summer.
strawberry – banana smoothie on the beach
The cold smooth taste of a genuine shaved ice snowball will hold the heat at bay.
Hot, Hotter, the Hottest! I spent alot of money buying Every Kruggerand minted in 2017! Every single different one except for the 50oz Gold monster. I’m not being shy in asking for a free 2018 Silver one. Thank you.
Drinking a Pina Colada under a banana tree next to the water fall pool.
Anything cold! Standing with the freezer door open, a cold shower, blasting ac, frozen grapes, ice cream, cold drinks & cold food!
Home made Lemonade!
A nice cold glass of water with lot of Ice cubes
Home-made mango ice cream
A nice iced coffee.
I love making popsicles at home in a mold with cranberry juice! Great way to beat the heat.
Nice glass of Kaged Muscle Hydracharge with ice!
Sitting around the pool with a beer or wine, the barbecue going, watching the Grandkids swimming while getting along!
Italian rainbow ices.
Homemade smoothie with frozen bananas, fresh picked strawberries, and juicy oranges.
Moscow Mule slush!
Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia ice cream with Hershey’s chocolate syrup on top!
A frozen lemonade with a wooden spoon.
Chilled mango slices!
Home made ICE CREAM a cookie and Coffee always great!
Sitting outside shaded by my large fig tree…drinking ice water with a squeeze of lemon while reading Provident Metals site for deals…couldn’t be better!!!
Ice tea
Ice tea without sugar
Cold pale ale in a frozen pint glass
Ice cold Coors light, but I quit 44 days ago.
I crank the AC down low and count my silver i keep in the freezer.
SILVER bullet, brah!
Ice Cream
Iced tea. In any form. With lemon, with lime, half lemonade, green, anyway possible.