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'''Compressed Gas''' is when a [[gas]] is held under high [[pressure]] in a container. | '''Compressed Gas''' is when a [[gas]] is held under high [[pressure]] in a container. | ||
===About Compressed Gas=== | ===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. | : '''Compressed gases''' are dangerous because if the container breaks the [[gas]] may come out quickly in a similar burst to an explosion. | ||
| − | : Many different [[gas]]es can be held as a | + | : Many different [[gas]]es can be held as a '''compressed gas'''. |
: Some '''compressed gases''' are also [[flammable]] or [[toxic]] so they present extra dangers if the container breaks. | : Some '''compressed gases''' are also [[flammable]] or [[toxic]] so they present extra dangers if the container breaks. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Keep away from high [[temperature]]s to keep the [[pressure]] low inside the container. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | '''Compressed Gas''' is when a [[gas]] is held under high [[pressure]] in a container. | ||
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| + | ===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 [[gas]]es can be held as a '''compressed gas'''. | ||
| + | : Some '''compressed gases''' are also [[flammable]] or [[toxic]] so they present extra dangers if the container breaks. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *Keep away from high [[temperature]]s to keep the [[pressure]] low inside the container. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:51, 31 March 2019
Contents
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.