Which gas has the highest flame temperature - hydrogen or carbon

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The discussion centers on the comparison of flame temperatures between hydrogen and carbon. It concludes that hydrogen has a higher adiabatic flame temperature than carbon when both are burned in stoichiometric ratios with oxygen. The adiabatic flame temperature for hydrogen is significantly higher due to its chemical properties, as detailed in the referenced Wikipedia article on adiabatic flame temperatures. The discussion also touches on the role of oxygen and ozone in supporting combustion.

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which gas has the highest flame temperature .hydrogen or carbon...and why
 
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I think carbon .but in touch heat it will be hydrogen. ...is it correct
 
Here is a list of adiabatic (no heat losses) flame temperatures for equivalence ratio 1 (meaning oxygen and fuel are present in stoichiometric ratios and all oxygen and all fuel is burned, this gives the highest flame temperature)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adiabatic_flame_temperature

The adiabatic flame temperatures can be computed using the formation enthalpies of the species involved in the chemical reaction.
 
which will support fire flame more...oxygen or ozone
 

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