Gasoline is composed of hydrocarbons and its make up is dependent upon the manufacturer. Its freezing point is much lower than anything you would find in nature on earth. Common gasoline has a flash point (lowest point of combustion) and -97F so its freezing point is at least below that.
According to the link, gasoline ignites at 257°C. Also, temperature of flame from burning petrol is 471°-560°C.
Freezing point for gasoline is around -40 °C to -60 °C Gasoline is a cocktail of various hydrocarbons with different freezing temperatures.
The minimum temperature for gasoline to burn is 257°C. However, different sections of the flame will have different temperatures, with the top part being the highest.
Someone at MIT has a decent argument based on some heavy thermodynamics that its about 1200F. http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/FALL/thermodynamics/notes/node111.html
Its hot as any regular fire enough to burn you i guarantee that.
very hot
yes it will catch fire if air is too hot.
a simili for hot weather is " it's freezing hot outside"
Wood ignites at varying temperatures. Anywhere from 300 to 460 oC. The temperature of the fire depends on the condition and density of the wood. The wood burns at around 600 - 710 oC (900 - 1200 oF)
I have read ( via the Internet) the flame front for gasoline is 40 to 50 cm / sec. My questions are ... 1) under what CR ? 2) for what octanes ? 3) Under what loading parameters ? -Ted Hart
Never ever use water on a gasoline fire or the fire will just spread. Smother it with sand, dirt, or a fire extinguisher specifically made for a gasoline fire.
A special fire extinguisher made for gasoline fires.
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
Gasoline starts to burn at 495 F.
Fire burns with the fire triangle. Heat, oxygen, and fuel (wood or gasoline).
I recomend hot water as gasoline is still an oil product and will be greasy
Apply water to gasoline or diesel fire
Gasoline should not be disposed of just anywhere. It can have harmful effects on the environment. Gasoline can also catch on fire. Gasoline can be recycled.
to light things on fire!
with a match and gasoline
Fire burns with the fire triangle. Heat, oxygen, and fuel (wood or gasoline).