In a message dated 7/11/2005 12:02:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU writes: > 6HF + 2Fe yields 2FeF3 + 3H2 2HF + Fe = FeF2 + H2 It does not matter whether it forms FeF3 or FeF2. In either case there will be fewer gas molecules in the cylinder and the pressure will go down and not up. Therefore, I agree with Jay (although it pains me to no extent), that the tank ruptured because of the wall thinning. James A. Kaufman, Ph.D. President/CEO jimkaufman**At_Symbol_Here**labsafety.org The Laboratory Safety Institute A Nonprofit International Organization for Safety in Science and Science Education 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252 508-647-1900 Fax: 508-647-0062 Cell: 508-574-6264 Res: 781-237-1335 info**At_Symbol_Here**labsafety.org www.labsafety.org
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