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Hot-wire Ignition of Cyclopropane/Oxygen Mixtures

Authors :
FELLS, I.
LOWES, T.
Source :
Nature; May 1966, Vol. 210 Issue: 5036 p623-624, 2p
Publication Year :
1966

Abstract

EXPLOSION risks with certain anaesthetic gas mixtures can be increased in an operating theatre containing a pressurized oxygen atmosphere (hyperbaric oxygen operating theatre). The use of electrically heated wires for cauterizing raises particular problems as the hot wire can act as a continuous source of ignition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836 and 14764687
Volume :
210
Issue :
5036
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs25179925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/210623a0