Silk doesn't have a specific melting point like a pure substance. Instead, it decomposes at a temperature around 250°C (482°F).

Here's why:

* Silk is a protein: It's made up of long chains of amino acids.

* Proteins break down: When heated, the bonds between amino acids break, leading to degradation and decomposition.

* No true melting: There's no distinct transition to a liquid state like with metals or plastics. The silk simply chars and breaks down.

So, while you won't see silk melt in the traditional sense, it does degrade at a relatively high temperature.