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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B

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7.3.4 Generation of Heat<br />

Heat may be generated when chemicals are mixed<br />

together or added to water. Mixing chemicals must be done<br />

using accepted laboratory procedures and caution. Strong<br />

acids, alkalis or their concentrated solutions incorrectly<br />

add to water, alcohols or other solutions, cause violent<br />

chemical reactions. To be safe, never add water to concentrated<br />

acids or alkalis. In general, the addition of acidic materials to alkaline<br />

materials will generate heat. Sulfuric acid, sodium hydroxide<br />

or potassium hydroxide in any concentration generate large<br />

amounts of heat when mixed or diluted and an ice bath may<br />

be necessary to provide cooling. Three precautions in mixing<br />

can reduce or prevent a violent reaction:<br />

Keywords:<br />

To be safe, never add water to concentrated acids or alkalis.<br />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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