And what materials did you find worked best?
2006-09-17 18:59:59 · 5 answers · asked by stuntdouble_uk 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I'm wanting to reach around 1000C. The goal is to melt small amounts of Silver (melting point 960C).
2006-09-18 01:12:26 · update #1
Oh and it still needs to be coal powered rather than gas powered.
2006-09-18 01:13:41 · update #2
depends on how much metal you wish to melt and what kind.
I used a cinder block, filled the center hole about 1/2 way with coarse gravel.
Near the bottom of the center hole of the cinder block, I drilled a hold and inserted the hose to a air pump. I filled the remainder of the center hole with charcoal. I added lighter and used the air pump as bellows. You can also do this to make a small forge.
Set the cinder block on a patio block and do the process a safe distance away from a house or structure.
2006-09-17 19:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coal fired furnaces generally do not melt any metals requiring a high tempature. However if you go to WWW.actionmining.com you can purchase both gas and electric furnaces and books on smelting ore which will be your best process They will go up to about 2300 degrees
2006-09-18 02:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope
2006-09-18 02:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Rock Music 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What metal do you want to melt? I hope you are not thinking copper..Be Safe and God Bless!!
Me
2006-09-18 02:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it sounds like fun. I will wait for answers!
2006-09-18 02:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋