Melting Temperatures of Metals
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Melting points of some of the more common metals and alloys used in blacksmithing are indicated in the table below:
| Metal | Melting Point Temperature (Farenheit) |
|---|---|
| Admiralty Brass | 1650° - 1720° |
| Aluminum | 1220° |
| Aluminum Alloy | 865° - 1240° |
| Aluminum Bronze | 1190° - 1215° |
| Brass, Red | 1832° |
| Brass, Yellow | 1710° |
| Cast Iron, gray | 2150° - 2360° |
| Chromium | 3465° |
| Copper | 1983° |
| Cupronickel | 2140 - 2260° |
| Iron, Wrought | 2700° - 2900° |
| Iron, Gray Cast | 2060° - 2200° |
| Iron, Ductile | 2100° |
| Nickel | 2647° |
| Plutonium * | 1180° |
| Steel, Carbon | 2600° - 2800° |
| Steel, Stainless | 2750° |
| Tin | 449.4° |
| Uranium * | 2070° |
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Source: The Engineering Toolbox
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