how much heat does it take to melt a penny?
2006-10-08 21:13:05 · 11 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
u can't do tht at home its meltin point is about between 500-700 degrees celsius not sure. but somewht in tht range.
2006-10-08 21:24:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dhillon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
melting a penny? hah!!
if u mean as in melting money- jus give itin alms to a hospital in charity.
If you mean as in converting it to liquid state, u need to put it in a crucible (Carbon/ graphite/ Silicon Carbide/ Platinum- whichever is available- though the platinum one is extremely expensive); keep in a furnace and heat to about 1200 deg C temperature. Melting point would be around 1050 deg C. You need the extra temperature to be able to pour it into a mould and cast in desired shape.
First check up with the authorities if it's legal
2006-10-09 07:15:46 · answer #2 · answered by kapilbansalagra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. But its illegal to destroy or deface government property. I think it's a federal crime. (yes, even a penny)
2006-10-09 04:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by catwomanmeeeeow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a lot of heat to get it very, very hot.
2006-10-09 04:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you wanna melt a penny
donate it
at least you'll be doing a good deed
:)
2006-10-09 05:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by DunnoSoIAsk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it in the fire for a few minutes
2006-10-09 04:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by lip_smaka_hotty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
700 degree celcius.
2006-10-09 04:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by Hardrock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, this is a felony actually
2006-10-09 04:18:36 · answer #8 · answered by Sanmigsean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put it in a slot machine
2006-10-09 04:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus by HEATING it to the temperature of....
2006-10-09 04:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by hey dude.....wus up!!!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋