Closest thing I came across

All-SiC probe and high-temperature thermocouple under oxy-acetylene flame thermal and localized thermal-ramp joint test with temperatures reaching 1600 ı C
Closest thing I came across

All-SiC probe and high-temperature thermocouple under oxy-acetylene flame thermal and localized thermal-ramp joint test with temperatures reaching 1600 ı C
OH!!! now this looks promising! I did get a welder from my brother and am not totally savvy at how they work, but this would seem to make sense considering the density and patina look it has. Thanks for the input @bitshares101. I'm going to check in with my brother and see if he can confirm!