Bryan;
Some time ago, I read a very exhaustive investigation report of that
question. Its conclusion was that it was due to the aluminum pigment in a
dope they used to treat the thin fabric covering over the Zeppelin. It
really burned like flash paper.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Savage [mailto:basavage@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 12:21 PM
To: Landspeed List
Subject: Hydrogen question
List;
A major problem with hydrogen is the it is extremely leaky stuff. I
don't know
if it will go through glass like helium but it requires special
materials and techniques
to minimize leaks. Fortunately it dissipates straight up very fast.
Hindenberg question:
I've seen hydrogen burn. It has a very faint blue flame that I can't see
in daylight.
What made all of those brilliant flames that consumed the Hindenberg?
Bryan
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