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And stay a solid substance? That depends on the metal. Some are better conductors of heat than others and melting points differ. Most commonly used metals such as brass, stainless steel, aluminum, copper become hot enough to burn when exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time at ambient temps of 60 degrees F. Industry standards state that metal pipes exposed to temps of 140 degrees F and higher must be insulated to prevent fires.
Thermal conductivity for different metals:
Aluminium = 237
Lead = 35.3
Iron = 80
Copper = 401
That means that if all are at the same high temperature, touching copper will likely burn skin faster because transfers (conducts) its heat faster than lead.
Melting point temperatures are much much higher and aren't encountered in a normal environment.
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A very hot massive star hundreds of times larger than the sun will probably become a?
A black hole.
Why does hair become frizzy on hot summer days?
if it is really hot outside then the sun absorbs the moisture in your hair and when your hair runs out of moisture it kind of shrivels up and becomes frizzy.
If two similar pieces of metal are heated one to red hot and the other just hot are plunged into water why does the hotter piece cool the quickest?
metal
How hot can it get in the grasslands?
112 degrees Fahrenheit
How do you fix a metal slinkey?
It might get rusty if you but it in hot water...
Why does a metal spoon kept in hot tea become hot?
The heat will transfer to the spoon (if metal).
Can you put hot water in a metal can?
Yes, you can put hot water in a metal can, but be cautious as the metal can conduct heat and the can may become hot to the touch. Make sure the metal can is designed to handle hot liquids and is sturdy enough to withstand the heat.
What happens to metal when left in the sun?
When metal is left in the sun, it will absorb heat and can become very hot to the touch. Depending on the type of metal, prolonged exposure to sunlight may cause it to expand slightly due to thermal expansion. However, if the metal is painted or coated, the coating may degrade or fade over time due to sun exposure.
Does anyone believe that there would be a metal that would be able to withstand the sun's surface ever in the galaxy?
no the sun is to hot
What is so hot that the metal is liquid?
the sun mercury is a liquid metal at room temperature so it really depends on the metal. It would depend a lot on what metal. If the metal is mercury then the surface of Planet Earth is so hot that mercury is liquid.
What colors become hotter when exposed to the sun?
Black is quite a hot colour when exposed to the sun
Why does the Moon's surface become too hot?
the sun is reflecting its rays of light on it
When you hold a metal coat hanger in a fire why does the hanger become too hot to hold?
Because the fire is making the coat hanger hot because the fire is hot The metal coat hanger is a good conductor of heat.
What gets hot in the sun?
Objects such as pavement, sand, metal, and rocks get hot in the sun because they absorb the sun's energy and heat up. Darker-colored objects tend to absorb more heat than light-colored objects.
Why is the pot heated on a stove which process causes the metal handle of the pot to also become hot?
The heat from the stove is transferred to the pot, causing the metal to get hot. Since the metal handle is connected to the pot, heat is also transferred to the handle through conduction, making it hot as well.
What is something hot that starts with m?
•Meteor •Something made of METAL that has been sitting in the sun •Mars? idk
Why does a ladle become hot when it is left in a pan of boiling?
Hi there yes the ladle would become hot as heat travels away from the heat source.The ladle would get especially hot if it was a metal ladle as metal is a good heat conductor where as a plastic one wouldn't be as hot. Be carefull and don't leave the utensil in if you do by accident remove it with caution by using oven gloves.
