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fire turning to plasma?

  • elarctic     2nd Apr 2011 Member 0 Permalink
    why does fire turn to plasma when it gets too hot?
  • Merbo     2nd Apr 2011 Member 0 Permalink
    @elarctic
    Because fire is a gas in reality. When gasses get very hot, they undergo a change in their structure and become superheated plasma. This process is in TPT.
  • Simon     2nd Apr 2011 Administrator 0 Permalink

    Wikipedia:


    Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products.[1] Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition.

    The flame is the visible portion of the fire and consists of glowing hot gases. If hot enough, the gases may become ionized to produce plasma.[2] Depending on the substances alight, and any impurities outside, the color of the flame and the fire's intensity might vary.

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