How to Melt Aluminum Cans at Home?

Melting aluminum cans at home requires special attention to safety, because the melting point of aluminum is about 660 degrees Celsius, and high temperature burns should be prevented during the melting process. Here are some steps and safety measures:

Prepare melting equipment: There are generally no professional furnaces such as reverberatory furnaces or crucible furnaces to melt aluminum at home. Home coal stoves and blowtorches can be used, but it is necessary to ensure that the equipment can reach sufficient temperature and have good ventilation.

Personal protective equipment: Before melting, be sure to wear personal protective equipment such as protective gloves, safety glasses, and fire-resistant clothing.

Cleaning aluminum: Cut the aluminum can into small pieces and clean the oxide layer and dirt on the surface to improve melting efficiency.

Control temperature: Preheat the melting equipment to a suitable temperature range and gradually heat the aluminum block to avoid heating too quickly or too high a temperature.

Safe operation: Operate in a well-ventilated environment, because melting aluminum will produce aluminum oxide dust, which may be harmful to the respiratory system.

Stirring and melting: Stir the aluminum block evenly to promote melting. As needed, you can continue to heat or adjust the temperature to achieve complete melting.

Casting: Pour the molten aluminum into a mold and wait for it to cool and solidify.
Melting metal is a dangerous process.

If you are not familiar with the relevant operations, it is recommended to do it under the guidance of a professional. Be sure to pay attention to safety when performing melting operations at home.

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