What colour the flame is has totally got to do with how much oxygen is allowed into the Bunsen, the flame can be anywhere between a bight orange to blue, all the way to being almost unnoticeable. This is what make them dangerous if unattended as you wont know there burning until you are. Low air easily visible flame, High air flow, and it becomes very difficult to see.
When the air valve in closed a yellow luminous flame is observed due to carbon particles from in incomplete combustion.
To turn off a Bunsen burner, first close the air hole at the base of the burner by turning the metal collar clockwise until it's fully closed. Then turn the gas knob on the burner clockwise until it stops to shut off the gas supply. Let the burner cool down before handling it.
The maximum temperature that can be achieved by the yellow flame of a Bunsen burner is around 1,000 to 1,300 degrees Celsius. The temperature can vary depending on the air-to-gas ratio and the quality of the burner.
When the air hole on a Bunsen burner is closed, it restricts the flow of air into the burner. This can result in incomplete combustion of the gas, leading to a yellow, sooty flame instead of a blue, clean flame. Adjusting the air hole allows for the correct air-to-fuel ratio, producing an efficient and clean flame for heating or sterilizing purposes.
The purpose of a collar on a Bunsen burner is to control the amount of air that mixes with the gas, allowing for different types of flames to be produced. Adjusting the collar can create a hotter, more efficient blue flame, or a cooler, more visible yellow flame.
its a orange colour when closed and a blue colour when is open
Closing the airhole when lighting the Bunsen burner helps create a fuel-rich environment, allowing for easier ignition. As the flame stabilizes, the airhole can then be adjusted to control the type of flame produced.
The hole on a Bunsen burner should be closed to create a safety flame. This flame is smaller and more controlled, reducing the risk of accidents.
The blue flame of the Bunsen burner is when it is hottest. The yellow flame is the safety flame. you should always start the burner on the safety flame which is produced when the holes on its base are closed.
If the air hole of a Bunsen burner is closed, the flame will burn yellow with a lower temperature and produce less heat compared to when the air hole is open. The amount of heat produced would be reduced as the combustion is incomplete due to the lack of sufficient oxygen.
Air hole fully open gives a 'roaring blue flame'
When the air hole of a Bunsen burner is closed, the flame temperature can reach up to around 1,400°C (2,550°F). This is because the closed air hole restricts air from entering the burner, leading to incomplete combustion and a hotter, more sooty flame.
The name is a "safety flame". This is when the air hole on the Bunsen burner is closed, resulting in a flame with a yellow, sooty appearance. It is used for low-temperature heating applications.
Yes, the flame of a Bunsen burner with a closed air hole can still be used for heating, but it will produce a cooler, more yellow flame compared to a Bunsen burner with an open air hole. Adjusting the air hole allows for control of the flame temperature.
In a laboratory under normal conditions and with a closed oxygen valve, a Bunsen burner burns with yellow flame (also called a safety flame). This is due to the burning of very fine soot particles that are produced in the flame. With increasing oxygen supply, less black body-radiating soot is produced due to a more complete combustion and the reaction creates enough energy to producing a blue appearance flame.
it's to prevent a strike-back
When the air valve in closed a yellow luminous flame is observed due to carbon particles from in incomplete combustion.