Can I melt down gold &amp; silver with this unit?
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.
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.
510030
This furnace does not get hot enough to melt gold and silver. It is designed for lead which melts at a much lower temperature.
933554
No. The HOT POT states that it's purpose is to melt alloys such as lead and pewter, with low melting temps in the 600-900 degree range. Silver, on the other hand, does not melt until nearly 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit if I remember correctly, and gold is almost 2,000 degrees. This pot will not come close to reaching that temperature (you'd be unable to hold it, if it did). You will need a furnace, or a kiln.
1209184
No, it doesn't go bad. It's mostly silver, which isn't perishable. However it is possible that after a number of years the components within separate from each other and aren't mixed properly anymore. You might be able to shake it to remix the components or they could mix back together when you squeeze it out of the tube. However this is just conjecture on my part, I don't know if the ingredients separate over time or not. I'd go ahead and use it anyways. If your PC overheats, it's easy enough to just clean it off and apply new coolant.
849441
Honestly I think it could melt low temp metals. I dont know the melting point of copper. On large pieces, given some time, I do think it would melt soldering materials. I hope this helps.
927714
Cindy, I have no idea. It doesn't work for me outdoors, haven't tried it indoors. It would probably be best to contact Australian Gold directly.
944987
It's for gems & gold mostly. for silver, you need a tarnish removal cream or solvent. But, for gold, this is great!
888794
If It is gold you do not need this, also I am sure this is not recommended for gold. It is great for silver. I clean my wifes gold by letting it soak in hot water with dish detergent. then scrub with an old tooth brush. the gold and diamonds sparkle after that.
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.
1131333
It works pretty well, and without it the silver would get really tarnished. You still have to polish silver once in a while to have it look its best. Have the butler do it--wait a minute, that's me!
629564
No. Though it gets very hot, this tool does not get hot enough for precious metals. Already tried with brass, it just does not work. You'll need a higher pressure tool with gas that comes out of tanks not cans.
933555
No only Lead or pewter. Gets up to 825 degrees with my temp gauge. Silver and Gold are much higher.. over 1500 F..here is a melting guide. http://www.kitco.com/jewelry/meltingpoints.html
1272924
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.
1273224
Ore of any metal is mostly rock you don't want, gold and silver especially, and is extracted chemically not by heat. It would take several tons of rock to get just one once of gold. I have not tried sand, but from experience I know sand won't melt as it is grains of silica, quartz, and other minerals. The metals that this furnace can melt are: Copper, gold, silver, aluminum, tin, lead, yellow brass, and red brass.
1877200
No, this mold is made of aluminum, so the temperatures required to melt copper is much higher than what this mold can handle. I suggest an iron mold for what you want.
1017748
Silver should be fine, but I don't know about gold, gold shouldn't tarnish much over time, if it is pure.