Gas cylinders explode at facility in east China

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Gas cylinders explode at facility in east China

A gas cylinder is a pressure vessel for storage and containment of gases at above atmospheric pressure. High-pressure gas cylinders are also called bottles. Inside the cylinder the stored contents may be in a state of compressed gas, vapor over liquid, supercritical fluid, or dissolved in a substrate material, depending on the physical characteristics of the contents. A typical gas cylinder design is elongated, standing upright on a flattened bottom end, with the valve and fitting at the top for connecting to the receiving apparatus

10 Tips For Cylinder Safety

Compressed gas cylinders are used to store gases at high pressures. They can be dangerous if not handled properly, as they can explode or leak if damaged.

Here are some tips for handling compressed gas cylinders safely:

https://www.cganet.com/10-tips-for-cylinder-safety/

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