Call us today

Call us on 0808 164 1084

Birmingham
Quote

    Help and Advice The Temperature Of Fire

    The Temperature Of Fire

    Fire is very hot – this much is obvious. Whether you’ve lit a match or you have a roaring fire going in your fireplace, you really don’t want any naked flame coming into contact with your skin.

    However, not all fires burn at the same temperature – different materials offer different amounts of heat. Download this article to have handy facts about the temperature of fire available to you at any point!

    Download our guide

    To ensure you property or business is fire safe, get a fire risk assessment from the professionals at City Fire. We cover across London, Birmingham and the surrounding areas, don’t leave your fire safety to chance.

    Call us on [ld_default] to speak with our team.

    Hottest Sources of Heat

    Candle Flames

    The outer core of a candle flame burns at 1,400°C, and the core of the flame burns at 800°C, which is quite surprising for such a tiny flame!

    Oven Walls

    The walls of an oven generate temperatures of 500°C.

    Log Fire Flames

    That crackling fire in your fireplace is burning at 600°C, perfect for warming your hands (from a safe distance).

    Bonfire Flames

    A bonfire built with charcoal and wood can burn at a staggering 1,100°C.

    Bunsen Burner Flames

    A bonfire built with charcoal and wood can burn at a staggering 1,100°C.

    The Sun

    The surface of The Sun is 2,000,000°C, which is incomprehensibly hot. However, that is lukewarm compared to the core, which burns at 15,000,000°C.

    Flame Colour Temperature

    Depending on the temperature of the fire, the dominant colour of the flame changes. There are a number of different colours that can be visible with varying heat, so we’ve created this guide to help you know the heat of your hue:

    flame-colours

    What Is The Melting Point Of…

    • Stainless Steel – 1,510°C
    • Cast Iron – 1,127 – 1,204°C
    • Wrought Iron – 1,482 – 1,593°C
    • Copper – 1,084°C
    • Gold (24 Carat) – 1,063°C
    • Aluminium – 660°C
    • Graphite – 3,730°C
    • Brass (Red) – 1,000°C
    • Brass (Yellow) – 930°C

    These are just some of the many nuances and variables of fire – while we may see it as an amazing (and sometimes intimidating) orange glow, there are various different factors which mean different materials react differently to the heat.

    No matter what, it is always vital that you are knowledgeable of fire safety practices and how to put them into action.

    City Fire Protection are a leading provider of fire safety equipment and training for commercial clients throughout the country. For more information, get in touch with us today and we will be more than happy to help.

    View all news »

    Our Accreditations

    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation
    • Accreditation

    Top

    By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, assist in our marketing efforts, and for personalised advertising.

    More Information Accept All Cookies