OMG, don't let the trueth blind you.
When it was posted that the ford f150 used Aluminum, which also contained magnesium. I asked what percentage it would need be, for magnesium to cause flammability. I got a good answer from one poster....
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rjstractor wrote:buddylam wrote:
I don't like the use of magnesium in areas inhabited by people.
It is true that if the interior of a vehicle reached the level needed to ignite magnesium. The temp would have to be above that which was survivable.
But the dangers of a magnesium fire reach far from those trapped in a car. For instance multiple car wrecks and the passengers in the other vehicle. Also wrecks with vehicles containing fuels or other combustible materials.
You are trying to make an issue out of something that simply is not an issue. I've been a paid firefighter for over 22 years and in that time I've put out many car fires, including a couple of old style VWs with magnesium engine blocks. Contrary to what you have said, you CAN extinguish a piece of burning magnesium with water. Rather than hitting it with a straight stream, a wide fog pattern is used to indirectly cool the fire. When the mag cools sufficiently, it stops burning.
There are many materials in today's cars to be concerned with in the event of fire, like gasoline, rubber and especially the high amount of plastic in car interiors. A few components made of magnesium don't make cars any more dangerous. JMHO.
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As a retired firefighter I can tell you that get we dang good training and we know our jobs out there in the field. Magnesium burning .. Bahgh, no big deal, seen worse, dealt with worse. We'll get the fire out, no worries!
So don't feel like you're being attacked. You gave an opinion, we give opinions, everybodys happy ... don't worry, be happy!
