Safety in the Handling of Cryogenic Fluids

by Walter F. Stewart and Frederick J. Edeskuty

Book Overview

The importance of safety in any scientific endeavor is never in question. However, when cryogenic temperatures are involved, safety is especially important. In addition to observing the normal precautions, one must also take into account the variations of physical properties that occur at low temperatures. At these tempera- tures, some properties not only exhibit large differences from their normal values but also can vary widely over a small temperature...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0306451611
• ISBN13: 9780306451614
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"