| Bibliographic Entry Result (w/surrounding text) Standardized Result | oxyacetylene torch. encyclopedia.com, 2002. “The temperature of the flame can reach as high as 6,300 (3,480).” 3,480 °C |
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What is the temperature range of oxy acetylene flame?
Oxyacetylene welding, commonly referred to as gas welding, is a process which relies on combustion of oxygen and acetylene. When mixed together in correct proportions within a hand-held torch or blowpipe, a relatively hot flame is produced with a temperature of
about 3,200 deg. C.
What is maximum temperature of oxy acetylene flame?
Acetylene produces the highest flame temperature of all the fuel gases. The maximum flame temperature for acetylene (in oxygen) is
approximately 3,160°C
compared with a maximum temperature of 2,828°C with propane.
Which burns hotter oxygen or acetylene?
Acetylene is hotter
but gives off less heat. The majority of preheating is done with Oxygen / Propane. This is a fact.
Is oxy-acetylene welding still used?
In recent decades,
oxy acetylene welding has become obsolete
. Our modern arc welders have more consistency and weld faster. However, oxy acetylene cutting is still a commonly used process that is utilized by millions of welders every day.
How thick can an oxy-acetylene torch cut?
Oxy-fuel cutting basics and benefits of the process
Oxy-fuel torches also offer versatility, as they are capable of cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, heating and gouging. The average hand-held system can cut steel
6 to 12 inches thick
.
What is the hottest torch?
The Bernzomatic TS8000BT High Intensity Torch Head
is the hottest buring torch in the Bernzomatic line.
How hot is oxy acetylene flame Fahrenheit?
When acetylene is burned in pure oxygen, the flame temperature may be as high as
5730° F (3166° C)
.
What's the hottest burning gas?
| Fuel Gas Max Temperature | Acetylene 3300 °F | Propane 2800°F | Hydrogen 2650°F | MAPP® 2900°F |
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Does acetylene burn without oxygen?
Decomposition is a chemical reaction whereby acetylene breaks down into its constituent elements, carbon and hydrogen. This reaction gives out a great deal of heat, which can cause the gas to
effectively ignite without the presence of air or oxygen
.
Do you use more oxygen or acetylene?
For maximum flame temperature in oxygen, the ratio volume of oxygen to fuel gas are 1.2 to 1 for
acetylene
and 4.3 to 1 for propane. So, there is far more oxygen being consumed when using propane than acetylene. Despite propane being less expensive than acetylene, this is counteracted by the higher oxygen consumption.
Can I use an oxy acetylene torch with propane?
Oxy Propane/Propylene Torch
Whilst a standard Oxy Acetylene Torch can be used for Oxy Propane/Propylene, it's far from ideal. Propane & Propylene are slower burning gases. Propane & Propylene also travel through the system as a vapour, not a gas, not actually turning into a gas until they meet air.
Is oxy-acetylene welding difficult?
It was very controllable and suprisingly easy to learn. The skills learned in oxy fuel welding are very similar to those needed in TIG. Some instruction or training will help.
What metals Cannot be cut with oxy-acetylene?
Oxy-acetylene can cut only
low- to medium-carbon steels and wrought iron
. High-carbon steels are difficult to cut because the melting point of the slag is closer to the melting point of the parent metal, so that the slag from the cutting action does not eject as sparks but rather mixes with the clean melt near the cut.
What welding is the strongest?
TIG – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW)
TIG welding produces the strongest type of weld.
What should my oxy-acetylene regulators be set at?
The recommended setting is for the fuel gas regulator to be set at
10 psig
and the oxygen regulator at 45 psig.
