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Why does the water in a car radiator sometimes boils explosivebly when the radiator cap is removed?
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Water boils at 212F at Sea level pressure, 14.5 psi or so. If the pressure is increased, so is the boiling point. This is how a pressure cooker cooks with water at up to 500 degrees, and how a nuclear reactor can heat water to almost 3000 degrees, without boiling. Also, water will boil at room temperature or less, if you reduce the pressure, such as applying a vacuum pump to the container. When you open that radiator cap, it causes a drastic change in pressure, a drop. If the water is only warm, just under 200F, say, it will likely just boil violently. If it is above the normal boiling point, that pressure was all that was keeping it liquid. This violent change from liquid to gas is known as flashing. It changes states of matter, and releases a huge and violent amount of energy. This flash is what turns the turbines in power plants, by the way.
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Why is water best in radiators?
This is because water has a high boiling point, which means, it boils faster as compared to other liquids/fluids and therefore radiator faster.
Why does water in a radiator not boil until 110 degrees is reached?
Water boils at 100 degrees C. Using a radiator cap, the system holds pressure, raising the boiling point (Just like your grandmother's pressure cooker). Using the correct coolant mix of water and antfreeze also raises the boiling point.
On the celsius temperature scale water freezes at and boils at degrees?
Freezes at 0, boils at 100
In a pressure cooker water boils at a temperature?
Yes it does.
At 100 degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit boils water?
Celsius
Why my 1995 Nissan Altima radiator boils over?
water leak or bad thermostat
Why is coolant in a car's radiator pressurized?
Pressurised coolant boils at a higher temperature than unpressurised
What do you do if your 91 4-cylinder Cavalier boils after even short trips?
Take it to a radiator shop and they will find out what is stopped up and repair it. GoodluckJoe change the radiator cap it work for my 92
92 Camry engine coolant reservoir boils thermostat and radiator caps replaced radiator replaced 8 mos ago?
You need to check coolant temperature sensor and the water pump.
95 Pontiac sunfire overheats and motor shuts off but the radio and things still work coolant boils out of the radiator and just got a new engine why?
The radiator may have debris that needs to be flushed out.
What are the signs of thermostat need replaced?
The best indication of a bad thermostat is when the radiator fluid (Antifreeze) boils over from the reserve tank, not the radiator. This is caused by the thermostat not opening at its preset temperature and all the extra antifreeze is pumped directly to the reserve tank. You will also have loss of power and the vehicle will likely stop running soon after the antifreeze boils over.
Why is stratospheric Ozone a gas if it boils at 111.9 ºC?
You have your facts wrong. Ozone boils at -111.9°C. It is warmer than that in the ozone layer. Note that water is sometimes a gas at low temperature, even though it boils at 100°C. Clouds, rain, "humidity".
Why is coolant boiling and losing fluid on 2000 dodge stratus Boils out of the top of the fill when you romove the radiator cap?
You most likely have a blown head gasket.
Why is water best in radiators?
This is because water has a high boiling point, which means, it boils faster as compared to other liquids/fluids and therefore radiator faster.
Antifreeze container over heating 1994 Oldsmobile acheiva?
Your question sounds more like a statement! well so your coolant reservoir plastic tank has overheated and probably has hot steam shooting out of it.. this is probably due to either your thermostat getting stuck shut. but it is most likely your radiator has some sort of hole or leak. When the water in your radiator is sealed the water boils at a very high temperature wich is a good thing. but when the seal is gone the water boils at normal driving temperatures. check your radiator hoses and the radiator itself for any leaks.. good luck
Why is my 98 grand am getting hot new therm new head gasket and new hoses and new antifreeze gage says 200 deg but it boils the water out the overflow hose?
Radiator clogged? Radiator air flow restricted? Bad radiator cap? bad water pump? Cooling fan not working?
What happens to a colour of a solute molecules when the solvent evaporates or boils?
The color of an anhydrous compound is sometimes different from the hydrated compound.
