Compressed Gas
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Compressed Gas is when a gas is held under high pressure in a container.
About Compressed Gas
- Compressed gases are dangerous because if the container breaks the gas may come out quickly in a similar burst to an explosion.
- Many different gases can be held as a compressed gas.
- Some compressed gases are also flammable or toxic so they present extra dangers if the container breaks.
Precautions
- Keep away from high temperatures to keep the pressure low inside the container.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Compressed Gas is when a gas is held under high pressure in a container.
About Compressed Gas
- Compressed gases are dangerous because if the container breaks the gas may come out quickly in a similar burst to an explosion.
- Many different gases can be held as a compressed gas.
- Some compressed gases are also flammable or toxic so they present extra dangers if the container breaks.
Precautions
- Keep away from high temperatures to keep the pressure low inside the container.