Posted on 08/06/2002 2:08:25 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
Stopping is simple. Turn on the A/C :~)
We don't look at cesium compounds any more...
Furthermore, we don't just leave chunks of sodium lying out on the bench. When we're using it, we hustle. That probably helps.
I do research work with nickel metal hydride batteries... Those are really fun, because of all the H2 gas boiling off of the metal matrix.
It sounds like you have a fascinating job. Perhaps it will someday lead to efficient electric cars. Wouldn't that be cool? I could come home and plug my car into a windmill and charge it up.
As to that MSDS, it isn't detailed as to why Na will react with air. It's because of humidity. It is a bit of a trick question because it gets down to the water reaction of which you are well aware.
It could be that your lab maintains a dry air environment and that's why you've not seen an air reaction. But, it would seem responsible for your supplier to at least put a warning label to that affect.
As far as H2 goes, I used to evolve it by dissolving Al in a sodium hydroxide solution when I was a kid. As you are probably well aware, H2 has an LEL of only 1% in air (five times lower than methane). I’m very lucky I didn’t blow myself up!
Best regards, Barnacle
Doesn't VW also have a hand in Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Bentley, Rolls Royce? Pretty solid company to keep, I'd say.
I asked my Porsche dealer (lying scum that he is) if he had any deposits on the Cayenne and he said, "Oh yes. Tons." The Touareg will supposedly cost half of the Cayenne. I am mildly interested in the Cayenne ... but will wait to test drive it next month. Who would put down money for something like that sight unseen?
Purist friends of mine are OUTRAGED that Porsche would even offer a SUV. In the mean time the Carerra will do just fine. &;-)
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