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. 1975 Jul;20(3):571-5.

SCUBA tank corrosion as a cause of death

J D Temple, R T Bosshardt, J H Davis
  • PMID: 1151318

SCUBA tank corrosion as a cause of death

J D Temple et al. J Forensic Sci. 1975 Jul.

Abstract

Corrosion of compressed air breathing tanks may result in dangerous oxygen depletion. In every SCUBA mishap the residual air should have, as one of the tests, a measurement of oxygen content. The tank should also have a visual inspection. All compressed air breathing tanks should have a routine visual inspection on a regular basis, even if the tank is made or lined with corrosion resistant material.

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