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What Is A Gas Torch?

by @ 1:09 am on May 26, 2020. Filed under Q&A


Gas torch is a device that burns gases to produce extremely hot flames for welding, cutting and other applications. According to Metal Web News, the use of gas torches dates back to the mid-19th century, when people would burn a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen.

What is the temperature of a torch?

The temperature of a blow torch is about 2,372F (1,300C), a candle is 2,552F (1,400C), and an oxyacetylene torch is 5,432F (3,000C).

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