Crucible of some sort any ideas

[Tylerderden66]

Found this iron crucible in 09 in nc in my yard. It is 63/4 tall, about 4" wide at widest The wall thickness varies from 1/2 to less than a 1/4. Looks like there is frozen metal in cavity. I am a metal caster so finding this
Was kind of cool anyway haven't found any info any where about it. Thanks all.

 

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[taz42o]

I'm pretty sure that is an excavator tooth.
Well worn,similar to this.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Are you sure it's a crucible? Being iron it could only be used for materials with about half the melting point of iron. In the foundry I worked at they were graphite, porcelain, ceramic or alumina.

Would also be a pain to dump. Most small ones have a side post to tip and pour.

Though I have nothing better for an answer. Interesting whatever it is. I'll be watching this one!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Taz came in while I was searching. I like that.

 

[Tylerderden66]

Wow u could be right!! Must be old as it is not simetrical thanks!!! As far as iron crucibles we used them for pouring aluminum.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

That would work. Aluminum melts at 1,221°F and iron at 2,800°F. Less than half.

We did iron and bronze.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Backhoe tooth.