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!
Homemade ice cream always does the trick for me. Yummmmmmy!!!
Sweet Tea
real lemonade made with real lemons and vodka
I am very excited about this release, it’s historical. Oh yeah…. give me a cold beer any time
Beer!!!
Nothing like a cold bottle of H2O! Oh yeah!
Large Chocolate milk shake
Nothing better than a cold beer, sitting by the pool.
I personally enjoy slushies, just have to remind myself not to rush drinking them.
One word: Lemonade
Baseball field hush puppies.
Butter pecan ice cream and more affordable metal prices— Makes all feel better!!!! Go USA
Definitely need a large cold glass of ice water with lemon on a hot summer day!
All you need is an ice cream
On a Hot day the best way to cool down is take a swim in the pool. With the family is even better.
The only thing on a hot summer day is ice cold watermelon.
Watermelon cut into bite size pieces chilled in the fridge until super cold !!!
I love me a ice tea on a hot summer day .
All American Blubberries with homemade vanilla icecream
A tall, cool vidka tonic. Re-fresh-ing!!!!
Cold Beer
Stay cool on a hot day,My choice is vanilla ice cream with a chopped up banana,yummy
Ice cold sun tea with 1/4 fresh lemon, stevia and fresh mint.
Cool glass of water is the best
Ice Tea!!
Hard to beat frozen seedless grapes.
Vanilla Malted Milk Shake
Vanilla Malted Milk Shake
Let me have a tall, brain freezin’ icy cold chocolate shake!
Ice Coffee and Ice Tea is how we do it down south and it is hot here!!
There’s nothing like an ice cold gin and tonic with a wedge of lime on the veranda to beat the summer heat.
My favorite is watermelon flavored ice with a side of lime