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Old 27th Jul 2008, 20:35
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‘What about an oxygen leak from one of the cylinders/pipes?If the leaking oxygen came in contact with grease/oil or anti-corrosive compound would this cause an explosion?’

No. Not unless there is an ignition source or if the temperature is very (inexplicably) high. Forget it. The resulting fire would be spectacular.
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