technically no. but it wont cause any harm if its something as simple as a spoon. I saw an episode of mythbusters where they tested several metal objects in the microwave and the only one that made a spark was the balled-up aluminum foil. This is because the electromagentic waves can "jump" across small distances (crinkles in the foil), therby producing a spark like light. But most metal objects are completely harmless in the microwave such as spoons, forks, and metal bowls. But I wouldn't try it cuz...you never know.
2007-09-02 08:52:53
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answered by Uliju 4
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I don't ever put metal in the microwave. But my dad already put a tieband w/ metal in there without thinking and it didn't hurt it. Sparks didn't even fly, I never tried a spoon or fork though! I had a gold trimmed plate and that really gets hot though!!!
2007-09-02 08:51:34
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answered by Lorla 4
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Just do it and see what happens.
What will happen is that the metal will act as a lightening rod and draw the electromagnetic energy to itself in a large spark. Eventually, it will wreck the microwave oven.
If you have about $80 to spend on the experiment, it might be kind of fun to do.
2007-09-02 11:16:02
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answered by Anonymous
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The supermarket "trays" are designed for microwave use. I have no idea what they are made of but it's obviously not the normal "tin-foil" that goes mental when you put it in the microwave..If the instructions sat you can shove it in, then it's going to be fine..
2016-04-02 23:53:48
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answered by Anonymous
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NO! If you put metal in the microwave it could cause serious harm to your microwave. And possibly to you if your microwave explodes.
2007-09-02 08:50:56
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answered by jdfortunegirl448 2
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Although not dangerous, metal in your microwave reduces the life of the magnetron, which acts as a transducer and is the main component in your micorwave.
2007-09-02 08:49:41
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answered by trooper3316 7
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no, the micro waves will hit the metal and cause it to arc and explode the microwave.
2007-09-02 11:51:49
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answered by ♥ cat furrever ♥ 6
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! i put tin foil in the microwave and i heard this ZZAAAAPPP! and there were sparks in the micro wave! if you put metal in the microwave here is was happens: ZZZZAAAAAPPPP BOOOOOOOOOOM! *Houstin we have a problem*
2007-09-02 08:54:36
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answered by Ginko 3
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If it starts to spark and sizzle get it out of there!!!!!!!!!!! You can mess the microwave up like that!
2007-09-02 08:49:09
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answered by char__c is a good cooker 7
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Yes, but it will mess it up bad. You can put anything you want, but it does not mean it is safe..ha ha ha.
2007-09-02 08:49:36
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answered by Anonymous
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