If you didn’t know, compounds containing metal ions emit a certain wavelength of light when heated (this depends on the arrangement of electrons), and some emit a wavelength in the visible spectrum, producing colour. For example, copper can create a blue-green flame, and potassium can produce a lilac flame.
Has there been any attempts at artificial colouration of flame colours in certain products that could be used to indicate safety certification, temperature ratings of that specific appliance/equipment, make visible to what would otherwise be colourless flames, etc.?
I know something similar is done with certain gases, colourless and odourless gases that are dangerous (flammable, toxic, etc.) are given distinctive colours and/or smell.
What purpose would this serve? The temperature rating on my, stove… if my stove can’t handle its own ability to make heat no colored flame is going to make that a usable item. I just don’t see how a colored flame would be better than appropriate labeling and signage.
Fair enough. I just think it would look pretty cool!