What happens if you shoot a pressurized tank?
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What happens if you shoot a pressurized tank?
Simple physics tells us that anything under pressure has the potential to explode. A properly-filled standard tank has a pressure of 3000 psi. That pressure has the potential explosive energy of about 300 grams of TNT, or that of a hand grenade or two, which can be quite deadly. Sometimes they do, in fact, explode.
Would a gas tank explode if shot?
In the case of a gas tank, there is simply not enough oxygen inside the tank that could trigger a fire, and subsequently an explosion. However, if a gas tank somehow does catch fire, it would most likely be a nearly empty tank. However, it’s still a very long shot, and therefore, quite unlikely.
What happens when a bullet penetrate?
When a bullet perforates tissue, it forms a cavity or track that persists and results from crushing and laceration of body tissues. Because of the high velocity of the bullet, it will also form a temporary cavity caused by the sonic shock wave that radiates from the passing projectile.
Will a propane tank explode if shot with a bullet?
No, the tank won’t explode if it is shot. Fire needs oxygen to burn, and there isn’t enough oxygen in the tank to fuel an explosion. The bullet is also not hot enough to ignite the propane.
What happens if you shoot an O2 tank?
Oxygen (O2) can help things burn, but fuel is also required, and a single bullet won’t provide the fuel or the spark required to ignite. To sum up: Likely the bullet will bounce/ricochet or splatter, no hole, no fire or explosion.
How do gas tanks explode?
When propane explodes, it is usually the result of a propane leak, where a tank is left open and the gas dispensed from it is ignited. A BLEVE occurs when the pressure of the propane tank exceeds the pressure it can safely vent. Rising pressure can then cause the tank to rupture and burst.
At what temp does a bullet explode?
Bullets have to get up to around 400 degrees before they start spontaneously discharging. However, even though your ammo isn’t likely to be set off, it can still be damaged by high heat.