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On Tue, 20 Dec 1994, THERRIEN Michel wrote:

> 
> For those who like experiments:
> 
> Try to burn a Viton o-ring (with a lighter) for 5 to 10 seconds and then try 
> it with a neoprene o-ring (standard o-ring in most regulators).
> 
> It will be interresting to see the results.
> 
> Michel
> MTHERRIEN@sh*.mo*.mm*.sh*.co*
> 
> PS:  If you have a smoke detector, may be you want to remove the battery 
> prior to the experiment.

I like this experiment!  It might be reasonable to do it in a chemical
hood, under a high O2 concentration as well, so as to see what the 
relative combustability of these materials in a high O2 environment is as 
well.

Finally, hit that silicone grease with a squirt of O2 and a bit of heat.  
Wear protective clothing. :-)

It occurs to me that I have everything I need to do this experiment.  
Except for the protective clothing and a safe place to do it.


Nick Simicich - njs@sc*.ga*.ne* - njs@bc*.vn*.ib*.co*

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