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Yes, house fires can reach temperatures high enough to melt glass, which has a melting point of around 1400-1600 degrees Celsius. Glass windows may melt or shatter in the intense heat of a house fire.
Ice will melt faster in a room temperature glass compared to a frozen glass. The room temperature glass provides a warmer environment for the ice to melt quicker, while the frozen glass will keep the ice colder for longer, slowing down the melting process.
The melting point of a glass rod does not depend on its dimensions but rather on the type of glass it is made from. Most common types of glass, such as soda-lime glass, have a melting point around 1400 to 1600 degrees Celsius (2552 to 2912 degrees Fahrenheit). Therefore, regardless of the rod's size, it will melt within that temperature range.
Yes, thermit can potentially melt glass as it produces extremely high temperatures exceeding the melting point of glass. However, the process may not be ideal as it can damage or crack the glass due to the rapid heating and cooling. It is important to exercise caution and consider alternative methods for melting glass.
Molten glass typically reaches temperatures of around 1,600-2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (870-1090 degrees Celsius).