What is the maximum lifespan of a B-class blue giant star?

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The maximum lifespan of a B-class blue giant star, specifically one with a surface temperature of 25,000 K and a mass between 12 and 13 solar masses, is estimated to be between 16.4 million and 20 million years. Calculations using the formula for main sequence stellar lifespan, Main Sequence Stellar Lifespan ≅ 1010 x M-2.5, confirm this range. A hyperphysics calculator indicates that a B-class star with a mass of 16 solar masses has a maximum lifetime of around 10 million years, but this is less applicable to the specified mass range. The discussion highlights the importance of mass in determining stellar lifespans.

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Hi. I couldn't find good information of this online, so I'll ask here.
I'm wondering what the maximum possible lifespan of a particular star.
Here's what is known of it:
It's a B class-blue giant star.
Its surface temperature is 25,000 K.
(This is very vague and may offer no help but:) It has no lower than 40,000 G force, and no more than 2.7 Billion.
 
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SF Alba said:
I'm wondering what the maximum possible lifespan of a particular star.
Here's what is known of it:
It's a B class-blue giant star.
Its surface temperature is 25,000 K.

The hyperphysics calculator tells me a B class star with a mass of 16 solar masses has a maximum lifetime of around 10 million years.

SF Alba said:
(This is very vague and may offer no help but:) It has no lower than 40,000 G force, and no more than 2.7 Billion.

I have no idea what this means.
 
SF Alba said:
Hi. I couldn't find good information of this online, so I'll ask here.
I'm wondering what the maximum possible lifespan of a particular star.
Here's what is known of it:
It's a B class-blue giant star.
Its surface temperature is 25,000 K.
(This is very vague and may offer no help but:) It has no lower than 40,000 G force, and no more than 2.7 Billion.
The lifespan of a main sequence star is estimated based upon its mass, as follows:

Main Sequence Stellar Lifespan ≅ 1010 x M-2.5
Where M = Solar Masses

Based upon the information you provided, a spectral type B main sequence star with a effective surface temperature of 25,000°K, should have a mass somewhere between 12 and 13 M, which would give it a lifespan somewhere between 16.4 million and 20 million years.
 
20 million sounds about right.
 
Thanks you lot.
 

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