[TheForge] Burning Metal

Sun Nov 2 15:35:01 2003

Magnesium and its alloys burn quite vigorously as do alloys of sodium and
thermite (a compound of iron and aluminum).  Look for information on the
fighting of Class "D" fires.  Such fires are a concern aboard warships,
where these alloys are often found.  In the old days, the most common method
was to cover the burning metals in sand and get them over the side.  Now
there are chemical extinguishers specially made for "D" fires.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DillonCo" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 10:44 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Burning Metal


> I heard that one can burn metal, but I couldn't find much information on
it
> so I have a few questions:
> What happens (molecularly) when metal is burned?
> What metals can this happen to?
>
> Finally, on a slightly un-related note, how do most people tell when metal
> is completely melted?  Do they use Thermocouples?
>
>
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