Does Aluminium Melt? Let's Talk Heat and Metal
If you've ever watched a soda can sitting in a hot bonfire or wondered why your kitchen pans don't just turn into a puddle on the stove, you've probably asked: does aluminium melt? The short answer is a big, resounding yes. But the long answer is a bit more interesting because aluminium behaves in some pretty weird ways when things get hot. Unlike steel, which turns a bright, angry orange before it gives up its solid form, aluminium stays stubbornly silver until the very moment it turns into a liquid. ...