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Re: Hindenburg Hydrogen question

To: Bryan Savage <basavage@earthlink.net>,
Subject: Re: Hindenburg Hydrogen question
From: <wmtsmith@landracing.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 19:40:46 -0500
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> 
> From: Bryan Savage <basavage@earthlink.net>
> Date: 2003/01/28 Tue PM 02:20:39 EST
> To: Landspeed List <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Hydrogen question
> 
> List;
> 
> A major problem with hydrogen is the it is extremely leaky stuff. I 
> don't know
> if it will go through glass like helium but it requires special 
> materials and techniques
> to minimize leaks. Fortunately it dissipates straight up very fast.
> 
> Hindenberg question:
> I've seen hydrogen burn. It has a very faint blue flame that I can't see 
> in daylight.
> What made all of those brilliant flames that consumed the Hindenberg?
> 
>  Bryan

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