Minor Alchemy Uses?

[rgoodbb]

I’m trying to claw out as much creative mass as I can with the Transmutation Wizard’s Minor Alchemy. The main drawback here is that it takes time (minimum 10 minutes) to perform. I get the turn wood into silver, sell it and run use, but would probably not use that for my particular Wizard. It's not his style and money has never been that much of an issue.

I have heard mention of a couple I like:

• Turn stones into firewood to get a campfire going or burn through stone.
• Break locks and chains

I am not sure silvering a weapon would run with every DM, and I am not particularly interested in sculpting art pieces.

So mid-way through an adventure, with 10 minutes to spare, what are some other uses from your creative brains?

Thanks.