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5/9/2006 2:47:45 PM EDT
Say you wanted to melt base metals...at a little less than 2000 degrees F. How would you do it?
5/9/2006 2:54:02 PM EDT
[#1]
Find an oven designed to get that hot.
5/9/2006 3:21:27 PM EDT
[#2]
Interesting...but not helpful.
5/9/2006 3:26:17 PM EDT
[#3]
Acetylene torch, and a good crucible.
5/9/2006 3:29:30 PM EDT
[#4]
Okay, assuming an acetylene torch burns hot enough, what do you use for a crucible that does not melt at that temp?
5/9/2006 3:35:29 PM EDT
[#5]
Something ceramic I would think.
5/9/2006 3:36:53 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:
Okay, assuming an acetylene torch burns hot enough, what do you use for a crucible that does not melt at that temp?



...Crucibles which are designed to go to that temperature or higher. Look for, say, graphite or unglazed ceramic lab grade crucibles of high enough volume and rated to your desired temperature.