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Apply fire from torch to silver. Try not to touch yourself during this crucial moment.

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Q: How do you melt sterling silver with a propane torch?
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Can you melt silver with an oxygen and propane torch?

In general, yes. The average propane torch will be more than adequate to do the job, as long as the block of silver isn't too large or the torch too small. Silver melts at 961.78 °C, or 1763.2 °F, and the propane torch can burn at something close to 1000°C.


Can you put sterling silver in the oven?

No. The sterling silver will melt.


Can you melt gold at home?

You need a propane torch and iron matrice


Can you melt gold with a blowtorch?

That depends on exactly what you mean by "blowtorch," but a standard propane torch should be capable of melting gold.


What chemical can you use to melt lead?

Lead (or anything else) is melted by heat. There are various chemicals that can be used to produce heat. For example, a propane torch can melt lead.


Is sterling silver worth a lot of money?

Because sterling silver is an alloy, most of the value in the object. There are calculators for the melt value of sterling silver. In August 2016, the value was $15.52 per troy oz.


What can melt water?

You can't melt water, as it is already melted. But if you mean ice, then take your pick. You can use fire, warm hands, your breath, sunlight, a hot lamp, an oxyacetylene torch, acetylene torch, propane torch, red hot metal, etc. Essentially anything warmer than 32 F (0 C) can melt water.


What degree does sterling silver melt?

590-650 degrees Celsius. Embacy.


What type of torch should you use for soldering water heater fittings only?

Most use propane, but you can use acetylene also. Just as long as you don't get it too hot. Propane will not melt copper, but acetylene will.


What is the melt value of Longines Symphonette sterling coins?

1.3 oz of silver, if silver is 40.00 a oz, the medal is worth 53.20


Can you melt gold with a torch?

If your torch reaches 1064C you can, but if the torch can't get that hot then you cannot.


Is international sterling real silver?

If the piece is stamped "sterling," or "925," then it is real sterling. If it's stamped "IS," the initials stand for "International Silver" Company, an American company founded in 1898 from a conglomeration of smaller companies that specialized in silver plated tableware. IS, or International Silver, only has a thin (.20 mm) layer of sterling silver over a base metal core. It has no melt value.