what smelter will melt alumium
1272921
nothing from lyman, aluminum melts at about 1200 degees. lead melts at about half that, if you heat lead to that temperature it become dangerous, so no lyman furnace made will get hot enough to melt aluminum
1272922
No. The temp is too low for aluminum. Check out charcoal smelter instructions online for a cheap, fun way to do that.
1272923
A gas furnace would be your best bet. You will need to reach about 1350 degrees for a good pour. WEAR EYE PROTECTION & LEATHERS!!!! HEAT UP WHAT EVER YOUR POURING INTO!!! Aluminum can get REAL NASTY REAL QUICK!!!!
1272924
Are you asking about aluminum? If so, it melts at around 1200 degrees much to hot for most electric pots. You will have to search for a gas forge for any quantity of aluminum. The do make small electric furnaces for jewelry making for silver and gold, but they only melt a few ounces, maybe up to 10 ounces for so.
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All parts are stainless steel, so nothing will melt. My only concern would be some warping especially if it is heated or cooled too quickly. There is enough clearance between the outer pot and inner boiler so that binding due to different thermal expansions shouldn't be a factor. Caution that the lid and the 3ply bottom of the outer pot may expand differently than the diameter of the pots. I'd stay with low (<220 deg F) temperatures for oven use to be safe.
2210307
Anon, I don't think this smelter is setup right for your application. There's a valve and valve rod right down the middle which might hamper your needs. Something better might be just a propane bottle with a torch tip and a smelters pot thats found within Amazon as well, both are very cheap, probably for both will be less than this electric smelter. Good luck
2050593
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum.Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
510029
gold has a melting point of 1,064 degrees Celsius. this furnace is designed to operate around 450 degrees Celsius max. silver has a lower melting point but still not in the temperature range this unit is designed for.
653911
Propane torch will go up to 1650 F and gold melts at 1950 F. You can melt Gold with a MicrowaveGold Melting Kiln or a crucible,torch and a manually air blown steel pipe which raise the temp to melting point.
283151
It is silver and non-magnetic, so I'm going with aluminum. Can't answer the other half of your question, I know aluminum can oxidize ...
1090581
Neither. It melts in a ball of flame.Ummm... I dunno. My application is very low current.
1222778
Yes. Boil it to the point that is completely melted. Once it coils down clip the aluminum tab inside.
743883
This pan is suitable for glass top, electric element, or gas ranges. Since it is aluminum however, it will not work on magnetic induction glass top burners.
1413437
I don't think the stainless steel counts as ferromagnetic metal, which it looks like the induction burner requires. If not, it can be used with an interface disk to transfer the induction burner heat to the espresso maker.
197321
I wouldnt. I'd use only stainless steel or heavy aluminum. Fire gets really hot and could melt thin metals.
88399
Works best to melt over even heat (stove) then use sterno. However, sterno will suffice, just keep stirring!
1096998
Quality is great. No rust. Aluminum becomes slightly dull with use due to oxidation (you want this to keep it passive). I use a Propane Burner... I am not aware of an electronic burner that works with an Aluminum Kettle, especially of this size (100qts is over 25 gallons)
1809276
NO. Aluminium melts at 1220f, this pot won't get that hot. You may find out that it probably going to take a turkey fryer and a cast iron skillet to achieve the higher temperature you seek.
2032011
A Drop Bottom Furnace works just fine. That's what I use and honestly that's all I'll ever use. The decision to size is up to you - I've done it both ways as well as coating with alox before and after sizing and since these are all plinking rounds - what works simplest for you is what you should use. Good Luck with your efforts!
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NO, but we sell a Breckwell Multifuel Furnace that will. It is listed by us in our listings over AMAZON. -- Richard, Stove Warehouse America, cornstove7@aol.com, 319-298-0500.