Does copper or zinc have a higher melting point? What is their relative melting point?

1 Answer
Jan 19, 2018

Copper has a higher melting point than zinc.

Copper melts at #1085^@C#, while zinc melts at #419.5^@C#.

Explanation:

Copper has a melting point of #1085^@C#.

Zinc has a melting point of #419.5^@C#.

#1085>419.5#

#:.# Copper has a higher melting point than zinc.

For their relative melting points, I've just mentioned them above.

Sources:

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/melting-temperature-metals-d_860.html