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From: edward@ukma.UUCP (Edward C. Bennett)
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Subject: Re: Hydrogen (isn't flammible?!?)
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Date: Sat, 30-Mar-85 16:35:25 EST
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> The Hindenburg did use hydrogen which is flammable (and which mixed
> with the proper amount of oxygen - or air - is extremely explosive).
> Helium, which is inert, was not available to Germany because the
> US (I think) had only recently discovered how to produce it in
> quantity, was the sole source, and was somewhat reluctant to give
> it to (prewar) Germany to power what could be used as a weapon.
>
> John Scherer  Bell Labs - Holmdel NJ

One major point that nobody has mention yet is that Hydrogen
is lighter than Helium. So it provides more lift.

edward

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