Melting Points of Iron Oxide, Aluminum, Baking Soda, Table Salt & Gas Stove Heat

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the melting points of various substances including iron oxide, aluminum, baking soda, and table salt, as well as the maximum temperature of a conventional US gas stove. Participants also touch upon the nature of aluminum foil.

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  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the melting temperatures of iron oxide, aluminum, baking soda, and table salt, specifically requesting the information in degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Another participant asks about the maximum temperature that a conventional US gas stove can reach.
  • A suggestion is made to consult a CRC handbook or an online resource for the requested information.
  • Another participant recommends using Google or Wikipedia for additional information, providing details about aluminum foil and its properties.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific melting points or the temperature of the gas stove, as no direct answers are provided to the initial inquiries.

Contextual Notes

No specific melting points or temperature values are provided, and the discussion lacks detailed references or calculations related to the inquiries.

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hello there about wat temp does ,Iron oxide, aluminum, baking soda, table salt melt? degress F please. and about how hot does a US conventional gas stove get? thanks. and aluminum foil is pure aluminum right?
 
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any1 please i just need some info.
 
Google is always your best friend :)
Try wikipedia.org also

From Wikipedia, article Aluminum Foil:
Aluminum foil (Aluminium foil in Commonwealth English) is aluminum prepared in thin sheets (on the order of 0.02 mm in thickness). As a result of this, the foil is extremely pliable, and can be bent or wrapped around objects with ease. Aluminum foil is sometimes known as al-foil or alu-foil. It is also often called tinfoil, although it is not made from tin; or in North America, as Reynolds wrap after Reynolds Metals Company, the leading manufacturer when it was introduced on the American market (Much to the chagrin of Alcoa, Reynolds main competitor, which had its brand "Alcoa Wrap" referred to as "Alcoa Reynold's Wrap").

Aluminum foil typically has a highly reflective side and a more matte side. This is a result of common manufacturing processes. As aluminum foil is easy to tear, the foil is sent through machines in pairs. The side where the aluminum foil was in contact with the other sheet is more matte than the exterior side.
 
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