Sunday, May 20, 2007

TOPIC 14: Bhopal Gas tragedy

TOPIC 14: Bhopal Gas tragedy
Notes Taken
1.Ethylene,a chemical used in pesticides is produced.
2.Incident happened,poisonous gas leaked into tank which cause methyl isocyanate storage tank to heat up.
3.A reaction took place and container exploded.
4.The change of wind direction will spread the toxic gas.

Conclusion
Ethylene,a chemical used in pesticides leaked into tank and caused methyl isocyanate storage tank to head up.A reaction took place withtin the container and exploded.The change of wind direction will speed up the spread of toxic gas.

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