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Any pressurized container will "explode" when heated to a high enough temperature. The gas inside expands when heated increasing the pressure inside the container until the container cannot hold it any more and fails (ruptures). The contents of the can may be a flammable liquid that is vaporized by the heat and loss of containment. This gas may ignite causing an explosion or flash fire. This is known as a BLEVE, a Boiling Liquid/Expanding Vapor Explosion.
Additionally, the plastic components of the aerosol can valve can fail under high temperature, as when the can is tossed into a fire, allowing a jet of liquid to come out of the can. This may not cause the can wall to rupture, but if the product or the propellant are flammable, it can still result in a fireball.
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Do aerosol cans explode on airplanes?
no but my bottom does
Why do aerosol cans have a do not incinerate morning?
If they still have propellant they will explode when incinerated.
What happens to an aerosol can after the can is heated?
I think it is graph A, but I am not completely sure. If you are wrong, don't blame me! By the way, do you like crabs? Cause I do :D Btw, Graph A is the straight graph
What is the hazardous waste code for aerosol cans?
The hazardous waste code for aerosol cans is typically D001, which classifies them as a hazardous waste due to their ignitability. Aerosol cans can be dangerous if not disposed of properly due to their pressurized contents and potential to explode.
Why cannot aerosol cans cant be exposed to high temperatures?
Many aerosol cans use a propellant under pressure to disperse the contents of the can. These propellants are ofter flammable. If incinerated with some of this flammable propellant still in the can they would explode.
Why should cans not be heated on a stove?
Unopened can will explode if heated directly on a stove.
Explain why an aerosol can should never be thrown into a fireplace or incinerator?
Aerosol cans contain pressurized flammable gases that can explode when exposed to high heat, such as in a fireplace or incinerator. This can result in serious injury or property damage. It is important to follow proper disposal methods for aerosol cans to ensure safety and protect the environment.
Can an aerosol can explode on an airplane?
Yes, an aerosol can potentially explode on an airplane due to changes in air pressure and temperature. It is important to follow airline regulations and guidelines regarding the transportation of aerosol cans to prevent any safety hazards.
Why are you told not to throw aerosol cans into fires?
There are pressurised gases in the canister. The heat causes the canister to explode.
A warning on an aerosol can states Caution container may explode if heated explain Using the particle theory of matter why such a warning is necessary?
Heat causes particles to move faster, and the faster a praticle moves, the more energetic are its collisions, thereby exerting more pressure on the walls of any container that the particles are in, and enough pressure gives an explosion. This warning is necessary on aerosol cans because garbage is often thrown into incinerators, and that is not safe in the case of aerosol cans which will explode.
Using the ideal gas law expain why there are warning on aerosol cans instructing you not to dispose of them by inciceration?
The ideal gas law is pV=nRT n (number of moles of gas) is negligible because there will be hardly any spray left in the can, and pressure (p) will be constant, but temperature (T) will increase to a very high value, and when multiplied by R (8.314), V (volume) will be very very large i.e. the can will explode.
Why must you never put sealed bottles or aerosol spray cans on a fire?
Usually there is still air left in the container and when heated the air will start to try to expand and there is a chance of explosion. Its also to avoid liability, because all it takes is one to explode and injure someone for them to have a mess on their hands.
