The explosion temperature of flour dust is only 400°C, comparable to that of combustible paper.
Metal dust, on the other hand, can reach explosion temperatures as high as 2000°C, with ignition to explosion occurring in milliseconds. Dust explosions are several times more intense than gas explosions, with explosion temperatures ranging between 2000-3000°C and pressures between 345-690 kPa.
These figures highlight the critical need for rigorous safety measures in environments susceptible to dust accumulation.
