Key Facts About Steam
Invisible vs. Visible:
True steam is a colorless, invisible gas. The “steam” seen rising from a kettle is actually water vapor (tiny condensed water droplets).
Types of Steam:
- Wet Steam: Contains water droplets and carries heat.
- Dry/Saturated Steam: Pure gaseous state, all water molecules are vaporized.
- Superheated Steam: Heated beyond its saturation point, acting as a hot, dry gas.