{"product_id":"wesgo-style-platinum-melting-dish-crucible-8-oz-capacity","title":"Wesgo Style Platinum Melting Dish Crucible | 8 oz Capacity","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAchieve the extreme temperatures required for high-melting-point metallurgy with our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eWesgo Style Platinum Melting Dish\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered with an 8 oz capacity, this professional-grade crucible bowl is specifically built to handle the intense thermal demands of melting platinum, palladium, and high-karat gold alloys without contaminating your pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFeaturing the iconic thick-walled, deep-bowl Wesgo design, it provides unrivaled heat insulation and structural stability under high-powered torch flames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptimized for Platinum Melting:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard silica dishes can break down or react when subjected to the extreme heat needed for platinum casting. This Wesgo-style dish is manufactured using premium, high-purity materials designed to handle extreme temperatures without degrading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSuperior Thermal Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e The thick bottom and dense side walls retain a massive amount of residual heat. This ensures your metal reaches liquid temperature faster and stays molten longer during the crucial transition from the torch to your mold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExcellent Thermal Shock Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to safely manage the dramatic temperature swings inherent in torch-melting, preventing structural fracturing, cracking, or dangerous thermal failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStable Deep-Welled Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e The deep-dish, steep-walled design cradles your material securely, preventing metal from shifting or slipping out of the heating zone while you manipulate your torch flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Wesgo Style (Thick-Walled Deep Melting Cup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 Troy Ounces (approx. 250 Grams based on precious metal density)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/b\u003e High-temperature torch melting, centrifugal casting, and precision pouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatible Metals:\u003c\/b\u003e Platinum, Palladium, White Gold, Yellow Gold, and other high-melting-point alloys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCrucible Usage Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike standard silver and gold dishes, a platinum melting dish must be kept completely clean and free of flux cross-contamination. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eDo not use Borax\u003c\/b\u003e when melting platinum, as it will break down at platinum-melting temperatures and introduce destructive impurities into your precious metal. Keep this dish dedicated strictly to your high-purity platinum or palladium melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eThe Professional Bench Standard for Platinum Casting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eMelting platinum requires specialized equipment that won't give up under pressure. Our 8 oz Wesgo Style Platinum Melting Dish is the preferred bench standard for master jewelers, boutique designers, and high-end dental labs. Its heavy-duty construction protects your workspace while maximizing the thermal efficiency of your oxygen-hydrogen or oxy-propane torch setups—delivering clean, predictable, professional-grade casting results every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miami Jewelry Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48769558053096,"sku":"16-209-C","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9395\/8888\/files\/cruible16-209c.webp?v=1784919716","url":"https:\/\/miamijewelrysupply.com\/products\/wesgo-style-platinum-melting-dish-crucible-8-oz-capacity","provider":"Miami Jewelry Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}