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What is the substance in the air that causes copper to turn black when in contact with fire?
The substance in the air is oxygen. Copper + oxygen= copper oxide.
Why does your copper wiring turn black?
Copper wiring turns black due to oxidation. It is the air reacting with the metal. Copper wiring also sometimes turns green.
How do you dissolve algae in a clogged pipe?
To dissolve the algae in a clogged pipe, you will have to turn on the dry or wet vacuum.
What happens when Mathane burns in air?
MEthane or CH4 with complete combustion will turn into CO2 and H2O The formula for complete combustion of methane: CH4 + 2O2-> CO2 + 2H2O
Why does copper chloride turn green?
The brown copper(II) chloride absorb water and form the green dihydrate.
Why are copper pipes painted black?
Copper pipes will turn black if the cold water running through them constantly condenses. You will see this happen most often during the summer months.
What is the substance in the air that causes copper to turn black when in contact with fire?
The substance in the air is oxygen. Copper + oxygen= copper oxide.
How do one eighth inch diameter holes come to appear in copper water supply pipes that are under two feet of earth and a 4 inch concrete slab?
The copper pipe is reacting with metallic elements in the ground which in turn creates oxidation in the copper, which causes corrosion, which leads to holes in the copper pipe.
Why does copper turn black when it meets oxygen?
Foolish Fools!, it does infact turn Green! because the oxygen bonds with the copper to form copper oxide, wich is green, it reflects different fractions of light to the copper
What would cause copper pipes in a house to turn black?
Oxidation
If you tie piece of copper wire a end of a exhaust.. what will happen?
If a person ties a piece of copper wire at the end of the exhaust pipe on a vehicle the copper is going to heat up. When the copper heats up it will turn a rainbow of colors.
Will pewter turn your skin green?
Pewter turns it black, Copper does turn your skin green though.
Why does your copper wiring turn black?
Copper wiring turns black due to oxidation. It is the air reacting with the metal. Copper wiring also sometimes turns green.
Is copper wires turning black caused by power overload or under voltage?
Under voltage will not cause that condition. A temporary power overload will not cause that condition.I would look to the condition of the surrounding atmosphere where the conductors are situated. The presents of methane gas will cause the conductors to turn black and eventually start to flake the copper from the surface of the wire. Rubbing your finger on the wire that has the coating, will leave a brown-black residue on your fingerIn one case I dealt with the MCC in a sewage treatment plant, that had a methane problem, the MCC had to be completely rewired because of the disintegration of the units internal copper wiring.
What will make copper tubing turn dark gray black?
Bad Preperation. Or water.
What could cause the inside of a toilet tank to turn black?
If you have a copper float ball that will do it
What happens when a piece copper wire is heated in the outer region of the flame until its red hot?
The copper wire glows red. Once it cools...the copper reacts with the air to produce copper(II) oxide. This is shown by the black tarnish on the copper wire.
