Thanks to Abhay Gujar for sending me this news to share with you.An explosion in a coke oven battery near Pittsburgh has reportedly injured 20 persons. "To make coke, coal is baked in special ovens for hours at high temperatures to remove impurities that could otherwise weaken steel. The process creates what's known as coke gas — made up of a lethal mix of methane, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide".. Read more of the accident in these links:
Explosion At Pa. Coke Plant Under Investigation
Experts: Coke plants full of dangers, can be safe
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