can this melt sterling and 800 silver?
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Chances are no. I can't say definitively because I've never tried it. This kit was made for melting lead. (melting point 650 F) and I use it for working with pewter (tin, melting point 450 F). Silver requires around 1500 F to melt. This kit is inexpensive and works well for what it was designed for. It *might* heat up hot enough for silver, maybe, but it will likely burn out quickly and stop working. Silver smelters cost more because they get a lot hotter and require a better construction to handle the heat. If you're making silver jewelry you will also want a finer set of tools. The size of this smelter (I melt a couple lbs at a time) requires more in materials to be manageable. Pewter and lead are inexpensive. I would want a smaller smelter for silver and do it in ounces.
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Hi, Stacey... we returned this product to the manufacturer and opted to go for a self-stirring model that also provided for more than 10 ppm silver with a clear solution. We purchased our second unit from a different vender.
1162323
I have not used this on silver. Only platinum and white gold. Some reviews have said that it was harsh on their silver. I would use caution and read their reviews first before attempting to use it.
1854123
No it does not. Gold requires close to 2000 degrees F to melt. This hot pot is mainly for lead, which melts at a much lower temperature of 620 degrees F. It melts lead great! I can liquify a 1lb lead ingot in just a few minutes from a cold start.
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The melting point of gold is 1,948°F. The FX=901 high temp is 600 degrees F. Answer no this will not melt gold! It did OK with solder for a small job.
1287333
This is a sanding set which will polish metal. I have used these pads on both wood and steel to prep them for finishing. It will bring a hard surface up to a mirror finish if used as directed and with patience. I can't see any reason that sterling silver would be any different from polishing the steel. I would advise caution using on any thinly plated materials (as you might risk running through a plate coating. Also with antiques sometimes resale values can be harmed by altering the original finishes. But will it polish it? I'd wager it would quite nicely, though if you wish to use a less abrasive method I would suggest a metal polish or paste buffing compound for polishing metals, like Flitz.
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Yes, this Hot Pot 2 will melt pewter beautifully. It's the reason I purchased it and it's been a great investment.
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Sterling shouldn't wear out because it's silver through and through - are you sure it's not just tarnished? If it's silver plated or silver filled (a thicker layer of plating) you should be able to use this to build up a very thin layer but probably not a full 1/10 mm. Hope this helps!
1854124
Basically the answer is no, it won't get hot enough. These were designed for melting lead for bullets and fishing weights. Pewter can be melted as well.
640352
I would definitely melt it. It has a wax like consistency so it would be quite difficult to whip up. This seller is great because they send you recipes as to what u can mix and use it for.
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I have to be totally honest, I have never tried that. But I know it can glue a Very fine gemstone to a flat piece of sterling silver and you don't have to worry about it falling off. Even without prongs. I trust the glue. So my guess for the answer to your question is... yes.
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No. Copper melts at 1980 f. Far above the heat range of this melting pot. It is designed for lead which melts in the high 600's to very low 700's..
781542
No, it won't: its maximum temp is around 800 degrees F while gold melts around 1950 degrees F and silver around 1760 degrees F
1819017
Yes this unit can melt precious metals. The Programmable is geared more towards enameling, glass fusing and PMC art needing different temperatures and hold times in a single firing but not limited to just that use. The Quikmelt Pro models (top loader) are designed specifically for melting precious metals and come with a crucible and tongs. I would suggest looking into these for melting, but if you like the front loader design the RapidFire Pro non programmable would suite your needs for single high temperature firing.
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Maybe not "melt" metals, but you can probably heat treat carbon steel for knife making, or even get it up to forge temp and provided you have an anvil or a flat piece of forged steel, you can hammer s knife blade out of super hot steel....not exactly sure as to what you're asking...
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I have never tried soldering silver with it but mine gets hotter than any other torch I've had before. Just don't know anything about soldering silver.
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Are you asking about aluminum? If so, it melts at around 1200 degrees much to hot for most electric pots. You will have to search for a gas forge for any quantity of aluminum. The do make small electric furnaces for jewelry making for silver and gold, but they only melt a few ounces, maybe up to 10 ounces for so.