Explosion of a Chlorine-Hydrogen Mixture in a Paper Factory
Huge explosion of liquid chlorine mixed with hydrogen took place on pulp and paper plant in Arkhangelsk. More than 50 tons of liquid chlorine exploded.
Event Date
January 1, 1967
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
probably chlorine electrolysis process, chlorine storage
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Release Type
Release Substance
Release Amount (kg)
50000.00
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
HIAD 1.0 reporting template (Original source unavailable).