HACKER Q&A
📣 samstave

Aluminum melting in a “grass fire” – any thoughts?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9L9WvlCli0

How may this vehicle be melted in such a manner?

Any HNers have some thoughts?

  👤 smoldesu Accepted Answer ✓
I mean, a gasoline explosion could melt aluminum. Gasoline and wood both burn at ~1800 degrees Fahrenheit, and most Aluminum alloys melt past 1000 degrees (afaik).

There are a lot of situations a car can get in where aluminum melts; I don't have 40 minutes to watch the video so I'll need a CliffNotes of the more damning evidence.

👤 porkbeer
You can melt aluminum in a camp fire. Go outside more often.