Originally posted by: Mysticaldivine
Thnx Zoya
for the detailed answer
I wanted to have an authentic explanation for this query.
Steam is made up of superheated water molecules. When these tiny molecules[ millions of em] contact body tissues, they can instantly scald. Steam can cause worse burns than hot water. This is because when steam touches your skin, it turns into liquid. Steam penetrates the upper layer of skin, known as the epidermis, to the lower layers of skin and tissue. This process causes deeper, more severe burns that may initially appear as a minor burn.
The same goes for hot water and hot liquids; coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and other hot beverages are usually served at 160° to 180° F, resulting in almost instantaneous burns that may require surgery.
I was just wondering as I dropped tea and hot water on myself directly on my skin accidentally or during lab, but I never had such burns.Maybe I carry tough skin than ASR
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