Given this experimental data, Rutherford naturally considered a planetary-model atom, the Rutherford model of 1911 â electrons orbiting a solar nucleus â however, said planetary-model atom has a technical difficulty.
1 Goldâs melting point is at about 1,943 degrees Fahrenheit, which means you will need temperatures that hot to melt it. 2  Thus, it's very important that you don't just choose any container. 3  In addition to a crucible, you will need a pair of tongs to move the crucible and hold it.
More or less of other metals alloyed with your gold such as silver or copper may raise or lower the melting point a bit. 14 K Gold, varies because there are many 14 K gold alloys, but a typical melting temperature for 14 K is about 1650 F. A fairly powerful torch, such as an oxy-acetylene unit will be required.