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Can a CD be heated with a torch?

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Yes, but you'd only want to do that if your objective is to destroy the CD, create toxic fumes, and possibly start a fire.

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Why would someone want to do this?

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Someone might want to microwave a CD to destroy it so no one can steal the data on it instead of using a shredder.

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Will the metallic coat on the CD make any damage to my MW oven, if I intend to make a large production?

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Yes. Having any kind of metal in the microwave will damage it. Even if it's a small amount, it will damage the microwave over time. Please be careful as this experiment could cause an electrical fire and the fumes produced can be harmful.

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If I microwave a CD, will it still be readable?

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No, the CD will not be readable. The data of the CD is the metallic coating you see. When you microwave it, or damage this metallic looking material, it creates gaps in the data, making it unreadable.

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Can this damage the microwave?

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Of course it can, the CD could catch fire because of the temperature, and the microwave could too.

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Could I microwave for longer, like for 5 minutes or maybe 8?

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No, it would cause a fire and your microwave oven might break and become unusable.

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