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[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Aluminum melts at 1220°F (660°C).

[–] SmokyOrange@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 3 weeks ago

Yes, but it softens and loses structural integrity at 150⁰ (300⁰ F).

Jet fuel can't melt steel beams but it can soften them enough to collapse a building.