Crucible, where to buy one

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PeterInBrat

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What do you need it for? Sometimes a simple terra cotta pot without a hole in it will work. I've seen them used them for playing with thermite.
 
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PeterInBrat said:
What do you need it for? Sometimes a simple terra cotta pot without a hole in it will work. I've seen them used them for playing with thermite.
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Unfortunately I don't think it will withstand the temperature I need it to get to, about 1100 C
 
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PeterInBrat

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Thermite burns at 2500F which is pretty close to 1100C. For about a buck a pot, it might be worth a try. If you're melting lead, a heavy aluminum cooking pot will do.
 
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i think you may have to do amazon. you can find graphite or alumina crucibles there. they are fairly cheap and not that heavy to ship.
 
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