Reply To: Boron availability

[Brian H]

AaronB wrote:
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While olfactory irritation is no laughing matter, and definitely nothing to sneeze at, I would point your attention to this study.

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” NH3 is detectable by odor at concentrations much less than those necessary to cause harm. This allows persons who smell the gas to escape.” Nice that escape is likely!
I note that in table 3-7 the ONLY fuel alternative with serious toxic dangers is ammonia, by a huge factor.

In view of which, this quote seems illogical:
” Thus, it can be concluded that the fuel used to power a motor vehicle does not contribute significantly to
the fatality rate of motor-vehicle accidents. It appears that the fuel, by itself, is not a significant factor in
the fatality rates. This conclusion is based on a simple review of the available NSC data and would be
expected to be true if anhydrous ammonia were the automotive fuel since anhydrous ammonia would be
carried in a pressure vessel similar to LPG. “

That’s apples and oranges; ammonia is far more toxic and volitile. Per 6-9, it’s safer in tanker accidents than LPG, but that’s not saying much!

The study seems like a promotional piece. I wonder who funded Quest Consultants to perform it.