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Will It Explode if the Oxygen Concentration Is High

Oxygen, which aids in combustion, is not explosive in itself.

oxygen cylinder
However, when its concentration becomes exceedingly high, and combustible substances are evenly mixed with oxygen at specific proportions, they can burn vigorously in the presence of high heat or open flames. This intense burning causes a sudden expansion in volume, thereby triggering an explosion.

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