Shooting Bullets into Molten Aluminum - Can it Withstand the Heat?

TLDRWe tested whether molten aluminum is bulletproof by shooting bullets into it. The results were inconclusive, as the bullets went through the molten aluminum. However, some interesting shapes were formed as the aluminum melted into the grass.

Key insights

🔥Molten aluminum does not stop bullets from going through. The bullets penetrated the molten aluminum without melting.

🌡️The molten aluminum reached temperatures of over a thousand degrees Fahrenheit.

💥The impact of the bullets caused the molten aluminum to splatter and create interesting shapes.

🔍The molten aluminum did not exhibit any bulletproof properties, as the bullets easily passed through it.

🌱When the molten aluminum spread into the grass, it formed unique shapes and patterns.

Q&A

Did the bullets melt when they hit the molten aluminum?

No, the bullets did not melt when they hit the molten aluminum. They passed through without melting.

Did the molten aluminum exhibit any bulletproof properties?

No, the molten aluminum did not stop the bullets from going through. It provided no resistance to the impact.

What temperature did the molten aluminum reach?

The molten aluminum reached temperatures of over a thousand degrees Fahrenheit.

Did the molten aluminum create any interesting shapes?

Yes, as the molten aluminum spread into the grass, it formed unique shapes and patterns.

What were the key findings from the experiment?

The experiment showed that molten aluminum is not bulletproof and that the bullets easily penetrated it. The molten aluminum also created interesting shapes as it melted into the grass.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video starts with the Backyard Scientist introducing the experiment of shooting bullets into molten aluminum.

02:02The first test involves shooting a pellet gun at the ballistic gel without molten aluminum.

07:01The second test includes pouring molten aluminum into the ballistic gel and shooting it with a rifle.

07:38The experiment results in the bullets easily passing through the molten aluminum.

08:21The molten aluminum forms interesting shapes as it spreads into the grass.