One reason fuel gases are so useful is they easily ignite. That is also one reason they are so dangerous. A flame need not be present, a hot surface (only 600ºF) can do the job. These gases ignite at ...
OSHA has revised its acetylene standard. The agency said its new final rule replaces references to outdated industry standards with updated references reflecting current industry practices. The ...
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC), a specialty chemical company, today announced plans to build the only plant in the U.S. producing acetylene-based conductive additives – ...
The horse-drawn carriages that predated internal combustion vehicles were indispensable for mobility, but horses don't have headlights or any form of electric-powered headlamps that we've come to ...
HOLDEN — One person was seriously injured after an acetylene tank exploded in the trunk of his car Saturday morning, according to the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal’s office. Along with Fire Chief ...
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has explored the atmosphere of a nearby ...
Welding is a fundamental skill needed for many truck modifications and repairs. Once a person can cut metal and join parts by welding, an entire universe of possibilities will open for you. This is ...
A man is being treated for serious injuries after an acetylene tank he had in his vehicle exploded in Holden Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts fire officials.The State Fire Marshal's Office ...
Look around you. Is there anything – anything – within a 25- to 30-foot radius that could catch on fire if, say, a shower of sparks were to land on it? Are you sure? What are you wearing? Does your ...