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Why are gases always stored in cylinders instead of rectangular containers?
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∙ 15y ago
Gases are stored at high pressures. A cylinder is very strong and uses less material than a box. The strongest container for the amount of material used is a sphere. The cylinder is a compromise that provides a good strength to material ratio with an easy to transport flat bottom.
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∙ 10y agoA round shape means that each area experiences equal stress. Corners or angles concentrate stress and this causes points of failure.
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