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Aluminum's surface oxide melts at about 3,700 F. At what temperature does the aluminum underneath melt?

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  1. About 2,800 F
  2. About 1,221 F
  3. About 600 F

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References

  1. Hobart Brothers, Aluminum Welding: Getting to the Basics www.hobartbrothers.com/resources/technical-articles/aluminum-welding-getting-to-the-basics Checked 2026-10-10.

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