Can a Butane Torch Melt Gold

The temperature of a butane mixed with an ideal amount of air is almost twice the melting temperature of pure gold or most karat gold alloys like found in rings.

What kind of torch will melt gold?

Because gold has a moderately low melting point for a metal, it can be melted with a standard propane torch. Once melted, gold can be poured into molds to harden or pounded with a mallet into thin strips.

Can you melt metal with butane torch?

The flame temperature with air is 1970°C. So steel, Stainless steel, copper, aluminum, bronze, brass(940) etc will melt, if suitable blow torch is selected. … The flame temperature with air is 1970°C. So steel, Stainless steel, copper, aluminum, bronze, brass(940) etc will melt, if suitable blow torch is selected.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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