ExplosionsSeven dead, twenty-five injured in a gas explosion

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[–]Assman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I guessing they don't mix sulphur in their gas so a leak can be smelled?

[–]Pecker 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Mercaptan is what they mix in

[–]Assman 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I always wondered how they mixed in the "sulphur". Turns out it is Mercaptan/Methanethiol, which is a gaseous suphur compound. Thanks for the knowloedge sharing!

Wiki: Methanethiol is an organosulfur compound with the chemical formula CH ₄S. It is a colorless gas with a distinctive putrid smell. It is a natural substance found in the blood and brain of humans and animals, as well as in plant tissues. It is disposed of through animal feces