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A dust explosion occurs when a flammable substance in powder form suspended in the air ignites and burns rapidly. When a substance is pulverized, the surface area that is directly exposed to the air increases dramatically. This large surface area allows the combustion reaction to occur much more rapdily than would normally be possible, causing an explosion. Substances that can produce dust explosions include sawdust, grain dust, coal dust, starch, flour, and even some metals.
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What is the name of radioactive dust after nuclear explosion?
fallout
How does a dynamite explosion convert chemical energy to mechanical energy?
The chemical reaction causes heat, which causes the material to expand and result in an explosion.
What causes the greatest damge in an explosion?
blast
Can there be an explosion caused by dust?
If the dust comes from a flammable/combustible material - sure. But you'd still need a flame or a spark to set it off.
What type of explosion causes a mushroom cloud?
Any explosion exposed or vented to the atmosphere. The bigger the explosion the bigger and more well formed the mushroom cloud.
Why do extractor fans reduce the possibility of an explosion in a flour mill?
Dry dust in the air can explode. Removing the dust prevents the possibility of an explosion.
Why is there a greater risk of explosion with dust in the air rather than dust on ground?
There is a greater risk of explosion with dust in the air rather than dust on ground. This due to the fact that dust combusts quickly and air supports combustion while the ground does not.
What causes a protostar to come together?
Gravity. Often the final push for a cloud of interstellar dust to reach critical density is given by the explosion of nearby stars.
What is the name of radioactive dust after nuclear explosion?
fallout
Is sugar flamamble?
Sugar dust particles will ignite and this will be called the primary explosion, the primary explosion will unsettle more dust and cause a secondary explosion and the second blast will be more powerful. This then can be at threat to other easily combustibles items in the vicinity.
Why does the sky turn black after a nuclear explosion?
It might be because of dust in the atmosphere elevated by the explosion. Particles of dust absorb and scatter visible light very well. And the sky turn to black because there is on light coming through dust clouds.
What is a dust dome?
Dust Domes causes pollution. They are overhanging of dust.
Why is there a greater risk of explosion with dust in the air than with dust on the ground?
Cause dust can combust real fast and air supports burning the ground doesn't
Is dust explosion is possible in wheat flour dust?
Many solids like wheat dust, wood dust and even metals in their dust form have high surface area. With a high surface area and surrounded by oxygen (as in the air), combustion can take place at a very rapid rate. This rapid rate of combustion can lead to an explosion. In fact, Dust explosions are hazards in many industries. Taffy
How does a dynamite explosion convert chemical energy to mechanical energy?
The chemical reaction causes heat, which causes the material to expand and result in an explosion.
What causes the greatest damge in an explosion?
blast
Can switchboard explosion cause short circuit?
A short circuit is what usually causes a switchboard explosion.
