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•Hydrogen Hazards and Safety

Fire hazard

Hydrogen is flammable and must be handled with care, just like other
flammable substances. In order for hydrogen to ignite, it must be
contained and combined with oxygen and an ignition source. If hydrogen
is ignited, it burns off very quickly. It is very difficult for the naked eye to
detect hydrogen burning, since it burns in the ultraviolet color range.

Burns

In order for hydrogen to turn into a liquid form, it must be cooled to at


least minus 252 °C. If liquid hydrogen comes into contact with exposed
skin, it can cause severe freeze burns. A freeze burn is similar to frostbite.
In order to keep hydrogen cooled enough to keep it in a liquid state, it is
stored in specialized container that are double-walled and heavily
insulated. The chances of the liquid actually escaping and coming into
contact with a person's skin are quite small.

Explosion

Hydrogen can explode, but only if it comes into contact with oxygen.
Gasoline and propane, which are heavier gases than hydrogen, are more
likely to explode. The fumes from each of these tend to stay close to the
ground, which increases the likelihood of explosion. One famous
explosion and fire associated with hydrogen is the destruction of the
Hindenburg in 1937.

Poisoning

Hydrogen is non-toxic and is not poisonous. Using hydrogen as a fuel


source does not create fumes, pollute the atmosphere, or contribute to the
global warming that is such a cause for concern today. If appropriate
safety measures are taken, hydrogen hazards can be kept to a minimum.
There are definite advantages to using hydrogen in industry as opposed to
other, more flammable substances like gasoline or propane.

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