Will My Gold and Silver Melt in a House Fire?
When considering the safety of your valuable metals in extreme conditions, the question of whether gold and silver can withstand the heat of a house fire is of paramount importance.
Typically, a house fire burns at temperatures around 600°C, which, at first glance, seems to suggest that gold and silver should survive. Gold has a melting point of around 1064°C, and silver’s melting point is at about 961.8°C, both significantly higher than the average fire’s heat.
