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<p class="MsoNormal">I would have the bottle disposed of ASAP. The structural integrity of the cylinder has been compromised.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> labnetwork <labnetwork-bounces@mtl.mit.edu> <b>
On Behalf Of </b>Hathaway, Malcolm R<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 18, 2023 4:52 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Labnetwork Mailing List <labnetwork@mtl.mit.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [labnetwork] TTIP Cylinder Overheated - Request for Advise<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Hey all,<br>
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We (not CNS, but another lab) have an issue with a TTIP cylinder (Cambridge Nano/swagelok-style) which got over-heated to an unknown temp, whereupon the bottle acquired a bulge. It was closed at the time, and so is still under pressure to an unknown degree.
The bottle label melted, for reference.<br>
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Are the contents likely to be decomposition products?<br>
Would these products be flammable or explosive?<br>
Can a bottle burst under the flexural stress of slow depressurization?<br>
Is there a safe way to depressurize?<br>
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We came up with the idea of attaching a second valve (these are all VCR), and alternating opening inner valve (then closing) and opening outer valve (then closing), to step-wise vent the bottle. Has anyone heard of such a technique causing the bottle to burst
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Suggestion welcome.<br>
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