What is the melting point of aluminum foil?

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What is the melting point of aluminum foil?

2007-05-19 12:27:52 · 2 answers · asked by Sonia Q 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Assuming you really wanted to melt aluminum foil, you should know that such a thin sheet will oxidize if heated to the melting point in air. Try a small thick piece, like an aluminum nail used for gutters. I've melted those babies with a propane torch.

2007-05-19 14:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Alloy 8111 aluminum melts at 643-657 C.

2007-05-19 12:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle Al 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1,221 degrees F - if it is indeed, pure aluminum.

2007-05-19 12:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋