Difference between Vapour and Steam

Difference between Vapour and Steam

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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.
Updated: October 8, 2021 — 4:48 pm

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