Why Do Steam Burns Hurt More? - Steam Culture
On this episode of Steam Culture, Brent answers a fan's questions on steam burns.
Why does a steam burn hurt more than a hot water burn? When steam hits your cool skin it changes phases from a gas to a liquid, and a massive amount of energy is released on to your skin. So be careful when you reach across that boiling pot of pasta!
Watch the video to learn more about the energy required to change steam from a gas to a liquid.
Key terms:
Latent Heat of Vaporization
Phase change
Energy
Steam
Gas to liquid change
Energy changes
Steam burn
Hot water burn
Have any steamy questions for Brent? Email us at steamculture@wareinc.com. Subscribe to our channel and join us next Friday for the latest on Steam Culture.
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Why does a steam burn hurt more than a hot water burn? When steam hits your cool skin it changes phases from a gas to a liquid, and a massive amount of energy is released on to your skin. So be careful when you reach across that boiling pot of pasta!
Watch the video to learn more about the energy required to change steam from a gas to a liquid.
Key terms:
Latent Heat of Vaporization
Phase change
Energy
Steam
Gas to liquid change
Energy changes
Steam burn
Hot water burn
Have any steamy questions for Brent? Email us at steamculture@wareinc.com. Subscribe to our channel and join us next Friday for the latest on Steam Culture.
Remember the value of your boiler system, maintain it properly and save cost in the future.
502-968-2211 - Need a Boiler Rental? We offer nationwide boiler rental. Get a quote within an hour!
4steamware.com - Purchase clever, steam industry themed t-shirts. All proceeds go to Kosair Charities.
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/wareboilers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WareInc
Twitter: twitter.com/wareinc
Website: www.wareinc.com
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Wareinc
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