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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:23:27 EDT
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From: Jim Kaufman <Labsafe**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: DCHAS-L Digest - 9 Jul 2005 to 10 Jul 2005 (#2005-80)
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In a message dated 7/11/2005 12:02:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU writes:
> 6HF + 2Fe yields 2FeF3 + 3H2
2HF + Fe = FeF2 + H2
It does not matter whether it forms FeF3 or FeF2. In either case there will
be fewer gas molecules in the cylinder and the pressure will go down and not
up.
Therefore, I agree with Jay (although it pains me to no extent ), that
the tank ruptured because of the wall thinning.
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