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At first, they may be heated by radiation- heat radiated by the fire. As the fire burns, and ashes build up, they will be heated by conduction- heat conducted (poorly) through the ash to the bricks.

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Can you use bricks in a gas fire pit?

Yes, you can use bricks in a gas fire pit, but it’s important to choose the right type. Fire bricks or refractory bricks are recommended because they can withstand high temperatures without cracking. Regular bricks may not be suitable as they can absorb moisture and potentially explode when heated. Always ensure proper ventilation and follow safety guidelines when building or using a gas fire pit.


Can painted brick on fireplace be harmful when heated?

Not really, if it is still wet then yes, but otherwise just watch it at the beginning when you light it, to be safe. But it mustn't be that dangerous if it was painted in the first place. I would happily light it.


Why charcoal does not burn with a flame?

Charcoal does produce a flame when it is heated to a high enough temperature, usually found when blowing red hot coals till the flames start


Why is silicon dioxide use to make bricks?

Silicon dioxide (in the form of sand) is a key component in bricks because it functions as a binding agent when combined with other materials like clay. When heated in a kiln, the silicon dioxide melts and helps hold the brick together, creating a strong, durable structure. Additionally, silicon dioxide provides stability and resistance to heat, ensuring the bricks can withstand various weather conditions.


What happens to a solid salt when heated on fire?

When a solid salt is heated on fire, it will first melt into a liquid state and then eventually decompose into its constituent ions, releasing characteristic colors or flames depending on the type of salt. The heat causes the salt to undergo chemical reactions that break it down into simpler compounds.

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Where did you get bricks from?

they are made from clay that are heated in a high temperature room...


What was used to curl mens hair in 1745?

hot irons heated in the fireplace.


What are 4 convections?

the air being heated from a fireplace,air from a furnace,boiling water,the air being heated in a hot air balloon.


Does a wood burning fireplace really help save on your electric bill?

only if you like heat or have an electric heater. If it doesn't use gas & is an open-heated fireplace, then yes.


Does burning a fireplace pull warm air out?

Yes, it certainly can. If you have a gas fireplace, I would certainly suggest adding a simple fireplace blower kit. They take the heated air created by your fireplace and force it back into your room. Adding a blower can save you hundreds of dollars a year in energy costs.


What can burst into flames by exsposed to water?

Diamond can disintegrate if heated enough and will give off carbon dioxide on water and disappear Any of the alkaline metals will burst into flames


What does the focus of a room refer to?

The focus of a room is usually the fireplace. The seating is so arranged that people sitting on a sofa and armchairs are facing the fireplace. it could also mean the focus is a large screen TV, especially if, as in a centrally heated house, there is no fireplace.


Does nitrate produce a colored flame?

Yes, nitrate compounds can produce colored flames when they are heated. These compounds are often used in fireworks and pyrotechnics to create vibrant colors in the flames.


Why do gas ovens have the flame at the bottom?

Heat from the flame rises. The stuff below the flame would not be heated. The flame draws combustion air from beneath, by convection. Anything below the flame gets cooled. It's why one puts the kindling paper and wood shavings below the fireplace logs.


Does carbon monoxide appears only in houses that have fireplace?

It can be a problem in any house that uses natural gas, fuel oil, propane, or a fireplace. Basically if anything is heated with a flame you could have carbon monoxide.


What were the marterials used to make bricks?

clay is heated and super cooled into a rock then put together with mortar.


Why are flames blue?

Flames can appear blue when they burn very hot. The blue color is due to the presence of carbon and hydrogen molecules in the flame that emit blue light when they are heated to high temperatures.