Difference between Vapour and Steam
No. |
Vapour |
Steam |
1. | Vapour is defined as the gaseous state of any substance. | Steam is defined as water vapour in simple words. |
2. | Vapours forms invisible or colourless vapours and on the other hand, some substances form colourful vapour. | Visibility of the steam indicated that it is typically invisible. |
3. | Flammability of the vapour shows that the vapours are flammable. | Flammability of the steam shows that the steam is non-flammable. |
4. | Vapour temperature includes existence of vapour which depends on the two conditions i.e. volatility of the substance and boiling point of the substance. | Temperature of steam exists above 100° C at standard pressure. |
5. | Uses of vapours include perfumes, production of mercury-vapour lamps to generate light, mistformation etc. | Uses of steam includes soil sterilization, food processing, generation of electricity, reboiller, microbiology laboratories, antimicrobial cleaning, Moisturization, heating and humidification. |
6. | Vapour is basically gaseous state of a substance. | Steam is basically gaseous state of water. |