What extreme temperature can be reached when using an oxygen lance?

When using an oxygen lance, temperatures can reach up to 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is possible because an oxygen lance, or cutting torch, introduces pure oxygen into a high-temperature flame. The high concentration of oxygen supports combustion at a much greater intensity than air alone. This enables the cutting or melting of metals and other materials that have very high melting points.

The ability to reach such extreme temperatures is critical in industrial applications where precision and effectiveness in cutting or welding thick materials are required. The other temperature options provided are not typically achieved with standard oxygen lancing techniques, as they exceed the point at which most materials would be processed effectively. Thus, the maximum practical temperature for operation with an oxygen lance is rightly recognized as 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.