Graham Sutherland / Polynomial

⚠️ NEW USCSB ALERT ⚠️

https://youtu.be/9h3bar6eIss

Deadly Dust: Explosions at Didion Milling

YouTube
Feb 4 at 9:12pmWeb
Show threadweb scale robotboyFeb 4
@gsuberland I think the best demonstration of dust being explosive I've ever witnessed was my physics teacher. He turned some flour into a fireball just by igniting it while it's a really fine mist in the air. terrifying
Show threadjbaggsFeb 4
@gsuberland Pleased to see they're still going.
Show threadpenguin42Feb 5

@gsuberland Corn related dust explosions are not uncommon; infamously a Bird's custard factory;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20250313-the-explosive-potential-of-custard-powder

The explosive potential of custard powder

Custard powder makes a delicious dessert but also has a rather less savoury potential – in certain conditions, it can be a powerful explosive.

BBC
Show threadGraham Sutherland / PolynomialFeb 5
@penguin42 used to be common in flour factories during the industrial revolution