Groups IA, IIA, and IIIB (1, 2, and 13)- Film of Hindenburg Fire

Film of Hindenburg Fire

Description: This is a short section showing the newsreel footage of the hydrogen dirigible catching fire and burning. Year is mid-thirties.

Source: UPI

Year:  1936 Vol: N/A Page: N/A

Keywords: Hindenburg, Fire, Lightening, Hydrogen

Rating:

Hazard: Low

  • Electric shock hazard

Effectiveness: Average

  • Time to results is high
  • Some connection from video to course material
  • Video or simulation
  • Results are observable with guidance
  • No effects are seen by audience

Difficulty: Low

  • Video footage
  • Simple procedures
  • Simple manipulations

Safety Precautions: 

  • Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet

Class: Combustion, Groups IA, IIA, IIIB (1,2, and 13)

Division: General, Inorganic Chemistry

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