In a message dated 3/23/00 2:13:34 PM, jcblues@YAHOO.COM writes: << I've always heard that auto batteries emit small quantities of explosive poison gas, which is why they are sealed from the interior of the vehicle. Is this not the case? I've considered doing the same thing... >> It's hydrogen gas. Non poisionous, but potentially explosive in a confined area such as the interior of the battery case when mixed with proper amount of O2. Outside of the case it will rapidly dissipate (Very low density so rises rapidly) so little change of explosion with the quantity generated in a battery.
cheers mark |
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