It brings to mind the process to make round lead shot by dribbling=20
molten lead in a shot tower to a water tank below...

On 5/14/2013 1:13 PM, Justin Richards wrote:
>> Water & molten metal heap bad medicine.
>> --
>>
> When I was quite young I enjoyed heating lead in my mum's aluminium cooki=
ng
> pots.  I tried to get the lead as hot as possible then pour into the sink
> filled with the coldest water.  Lots of steam and noise much to my mum's
> concern.
>
> It produced very delicate shiny structures like coral that would collapse
> when the water was let out.
>
> I tried to repeat the experiment (this time outside and not using kitchen
> pots with goggles and welding gloved) for the benefit of my kids with
> varied results.  I think the adult in me would simply not let the lead ge=
t
> as hot.
>
> Justin

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