The Hindenburg was filled with flammable hydrogen, but recent research suggests that hydrogen wasn't the only dangerous material involved in its tragic demise.
How did a paint made from powdered aluminum contribute to the disaster?How did a paint made from powdered aluminum contribute to the disaster?
An aluminothermic reaction between a powdered aluminum and a metal oxide. This is commonly referred to as themite. Add sulfur and you have thermate - temperatures can reach above 4000 degrees F.
Good luck!How did a paint made from powdered aluminum contribute to the disaster?
ANY powder, in enough concentration, is flammable and potentially explosive.
Even iron, in powdered form, can make a huge fireball.
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