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Would Lava Melt an Aluminum Can?

This is kind of odd, but if a volcano erupted and the lava dripped into an aluminum can, would the can melt? Would the lava harden and cool in it?

Answer:

Temperature of lava - 700 degrees Celsius. Melting point of aluminum - 660 degrees Celsius. I'll let you figure out if the can would melt...
Aluminum cans melt at about 1220 F. Lava is about 1300F to 2400F. The can would melt into the lava.

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