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Purple fire, also known as violet fire, occurs when certain elements or compounds are heated in a flame, causing them to emit a purple or violet light. This color is often associated with the presence of potassium or other metal salts. While not as hot as blue or white flames, purple flames can still reach high temperatures, especially in the hottest part of the flame.Quora
The flame test is a technique used in chemistry to identify elements based on the color of light they emit when heated.
Mixture of Colors:
Purple can also be created by combining blue and red light, which is why a mixture of chemicals with blue and red flame colors can produce purple fire.
Triboluminescence:
In some cases, purple light can be produced by friction, a process called triboluminescence.
Fireworks:Purple is one of the colors used in fireworks displays.
Science Experiments:You can create purple fire in a controlled environment by using specific chemicals, such as boric acid and cream of tartar, explains Steve Spangler Science.
Note: While some may associate purple fire with intense heat, it's important to remember that the hottest part of a flame is typically blue, according to HowStuffWorks.