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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 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 do aerosol cans have a do not incinerate morning?
If they still have propellant they will explode when incinerated.
Why does the warning do not incinerate is needed on aerosol containers?
The container will explode when heated.
Why should cans not be heated on a stove?
Unopened can will explode if heated directly on a stove.
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.
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.
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.
How do aerosol spray cans work?
It would be quite spectacular I think. The vacuum would cause the can to explode.
What is the value chain of Aerosol cans?
The value chain of aerosol cans is all about supply and demand. Aerosol cans are necessary for most jobs that require spray paint, or cleaning supplies. The value will depend on what product is being used in the cans.
What are the disadvantages of aerosol cans?
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Will a can of beans explode under heat?
Any sealed container that is exposed to high heat can explode. Unopened cans and jars should never be heated. They need to be opened before heating.
