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Well it will be melting point from the Fe/C system, which will change depending on the composition but is easily found from the phase diagram, and in any case is generally under 1500 C, all the way...

Yeah sorry, max T is probably around 3000 F.

I use regularly an inert-atmosphere furnace that can go up to 1600 degrees, should be no problem getting a full melt on steel.