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Fire Investigation of DOT 3AL Cylinder Failure in Luraville, FL

September 1, 2006

The main purpose of this technical evaluation was to determine the initial cause of an aluminum oxygen cylinder failure in Luraville, FL. Evaluation included chemical analysis and cause for ignition on the cylinder valve.

Key Words: oxygen, chemical analysis, DOT 3AL failure, cylinder valve, DOT 3AL cylinder with gaseous oxygen, ruptured cylinder, FTIR analysis, SEM/EDS analysis


If you have any technical questions not addressed by this or associated documents, contact Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545.