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Bob Killorin wrote:
> 
> PS.  I forgot to mention that I have heard that aluminum oxide (a dust that
> can occur inside aluminum scuba tanks) burns very brightly and is a major
> compoent in fireworks.  The theoretical danger of this dust igniting may be
> the reason for not allowing O2 to be stored in Aluminum cylinders.
> >

Bob,

Aluminum oxide is aluminum that has been "burned" (oxidized).  It can't
"burn" again.  It could be a major component in fireworks--I don't know
about that--but not to burn.

Arnie
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