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i watched the patriot last night, and the guy (mel gibson) had like little strips of metal to make little bb's... would it be possibly to melt aluminum over a fire.. the melting point of aluminum was around 600 degrees celsius nad like maybe 1300 degrees farenheit, i dont remember.. is this possibly and what are the chances of me doing it?

2007-03-10 04:04:13 · 4 answers · asked by austinblnd 4 in Science & Mathematics Chemistry

why shouldnt i try lead at home? will it hurt me?

2007-03-10 04:12:36 · update #1

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Aluminum isn't easy to melt on a typical fire; they aren't hot enough. But a propane torch will do it easily; they run about 2300 F.

2007-03-10 04:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

The metal in question was probably lead. Lead melts at around 327 centrigrade so it should be possible to do it over fire (charcoal should be able to get to this temperature).

2007-03-10 04:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by davidbgreensmith 4 · 0 0

a single candle flame is 1400F, and aluminum melts at 1220F. So over a camp fire, you should be able to melt aluminum. But it might take a while.

2007-03-10 04:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 0 1

The chances are nil.

That was lead.

Lead is a carcinogen...do not try it at home.

2007-03-10 04:08:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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