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In machining of magnesium alloys, water-base cutting fluids can be effectively used to eliminate the build-up formation and minimize the possibility of chip ignition. Water reacts with magnesium to form hydrogen which is flammable and potentially explosive when mixed with air. This study was carried out to estimate the quantity of hydrogen gas formed in typical machining processes. Air containing more than 4 vol% of hydrogen is possibly flammable and can he ignited by sparks or static electricity. To facilitate this study, a test method which can measure the quantity of hydrogen formation was designed. The results of the study show that the amount of hydrogen generated is relatively small. Part of the research was carried out in order to determine a safe method for storage and transport of wet magnesium chips.
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Tomac, N., Tønnessen, K., Rasch, F.O. (1996). Safe Machining of Magnesium. In: Kuljanic, E. (eds) Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technology. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 372. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2678-3_19
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