Why isn't the Earth's core a gas?

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In summary, the Earth's core is not a gas due to the immense pressure and heat at its center. It stays solid because of the high pressure exerted on it and the composition of iron and nickel. There is no evidence to suggest that it will turn into a gas in the future, and there are small amounts of gases present in the core. If the core were to turn into a gas, it would have catastrophic consequences for the planet and life on Earth.
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I don't know if this is really stupid, but why isn't Earth's core a gas considering that its hotter than the temperature at which each of the metals turn into a gas?
 
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