Melting Points of Commonly Used Metals
The melting points of some commonly used metals are shown in the following table.
| Element | Fo | Co |
|---|---|---|
Tungsten (W) |
6165 | 3407 |
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O2) |
3722 | 2050 |
Chromium (Cr) |
3407 | 1875 |
Silica, Silicon Dioxide (Si2O2) |
3092 | 1700 |
Iron (Fe) |
2800 | 1538 |
Structural Steel |
~2750 | ~1510 |
Nickel (Ni) |
2650 |
1455 |
Steel, 0.4% carbon |
2606-2732 | 1430-1500 |
Stainless Steel, 18% Cr 8% Ni |
2588-2642 | 1420-1450 |
Iron oxide (FeO) |
about 2552 | about 1400 |
Cast Iron, 3 1/2% carbon |
2066-2192 | 1130-1200 |
Copper (Cu) |
1983 | 1084 |
Gold (Au) |
1949 | 1065 |
Silver (Ag) |
1761 | 961 |
Aluminum (Al) |
1221 |
660 |
Antimony (Sb) |
1168 |
631 |
Zinc (Zn) |
787 |
420 |
Lead (Pb) |
621 |
327 |
Tin (Sn) |
449 |
232 |