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.
Man, I hope you've got a hot little fire going there. The melting temperature of gold depends on its karat weight, which relates to its purity. 18k gold will melt at approximately 1675 degrees Fahrenheit 24k gold will melt at a significantly lower temperature-that is, if you consider 1550 degrees a lower temperature.