Metal Melting Temperatures & Wax Weight Conversion

Alloy/Metal Melting Temperature (ºF) Ration of Metal to Wax
Gold 10KY 1665 13 to 1
Gold 10KW 1925 13 to 1
Gold 14KY 1615 14 to 1
Gold 14KW 1825 14 to 1
Gold 18KY 1700 16 to 1
Gold 18KW 1730 16 to 1
Gold 24K 1945 19.3 to 1
Silver (.999) 1761 10.5 to 1
Silver (.925) 1640 10.4 to 1
Palladium 2831 12.2 to 1
Platinum (pure) 3310 21.5 to 1
Platinum (15% Iridium) 3310 21.6 to 1
Platinum (10% Indium) 3250 21.5 to 1
Platinum (5% Indium) 3235 21.5 to 1