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Because in order to turn water into steam (liquid to gas) it must be heated intensely past the point of boiling, therefore the resulting steam is obviously extremely hot.
If you are referring to the danger of a catastrophic pressure vessel failure (boiler explosion) the danger comes from a three-pronged issue. Water under pressure will not boil at 212 degrees (100 C). As the pressure goes up, so does the temperature need to get the water to boil.
When a pressure vessel fails, there is the potential for an instantaneous drop in pressure from X pounds per square inches to ZERO psi. But of the water is (for example 350 degrees F) then without the pressure it will flash boil into steam. This is the thery of why locomotive boiler explosions were so deadly. It was common theory that when the firebox's roof sheet failed and the steam in the boiler evacuated into the firebox, the water flsah boiler, instantly raising the pressure to 50 to 100,000psi.
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How hot can a steam room get?
A Steam Room can reach high temperatures.Some of the highest temperatures are between 70 . C and 100. C. Some steam rooms can get hotter than others and can be dangerous if they get to hot.
Why is steam at 100degree celsius more dangerous than water at 100degree celsius?
Because when in contact with human skin steam condenses into boiling water. This causes the serious damages seen in steam burns.
Is steam an element compound or heterogeneous or a solution?
Steam is water and water is a compound - H2O. So I would say steam is a compound.
What cause more burns steam or boiling water?
Steam. Liquids turn to solids when they reach a temperature, so steam has to be hotter than boiling water.
Why are steam burns on the skin so severe?
It is not really more. Steam is the gas form of water, and thus hotter than the liquid form. 1000C (at 1au at sea level) is the boiling point of water. 400C water will not burn you, but 990C will. Steam at 1010C will burn you, but steam at 5000C would burn worse. So your answer is steam is hotter, but how much more of a burn you get also has to do with the amount of steam or water you come in contact with, and the temperature the steam or water is.
What causes a more severe burn - water or steam?
Steam is more dangerous because the temperature is higher.
Is steam in pipes dangerous?
it depens on the pressure exerted on the walls of the pipe , a higher press. is always dangerous
Is it dangerous to drive your car with steam coming out of your battery?
That steam as you call it is highly explosive. Get it checked immediately by a qualified mechanic.
What was steam powers impact on the environment?
because steam is water and water does not effect the enviroment. although the used to creat steam power is dug up in mines and the mines can be dangerous
How can humans breath through steem?
because steam itself is a form of gas which is not dangerous.
What are Criss Angel's most dangerous tricks?
when he gets steam rolled on a glass pavment
How hot can a steam room get?
A Steam Room can reach high temperatures.Some of the highest temperatures are between 70 . C and 100. C. Some steam rooms can get hotter than others and can be dangerous if they get to hot.
Why is steam at 100degree celsius more dangerous than water at 100degree celsius?
Because when in contact with human skin steam condenses into boiling water. This causes the serious damages seen in steam burns.
What is so bad about the steam engine?
whats so bad about the steam engine
Why is radioactive steam so dangerous?
If the steam is enclosed between two valves and heat is continually added to the steam, the steam will become superheated and the pressure will increase which could cause an overpressure of the pipe.
Are oven bags dangerous?
They can cause steam scalding if you place your face near the bag when opening it.
What are some steam room dangers?
One danger of a steam room is staying in the room for too long because it can be dangerous having a prolonged increase in your body temperature. Dehydration and heat stroke are possible when using a steam room.
