How long before spilled gasoline on the ground becomes non-flammable?
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Gasoline spilled on the ground becomes non-flammable depending on the evaporation time of the gasoline and the temperature of the ground. At room temperature, one kilogram of gasoline can evaporate approximately 0.4 cubic meters of gasoline vapor. The faster the evaporation, the lower the ignition point, and the greater the fire hazard. Contact with fire can easily cause an explosion. Gasoline is the most consumed light petroleum product. Gasoline leakage is harmful as gasoline is highly flammable. The fuel sold at gas stations is light petroleum, which evaporates easily. At room temperature, gasoline can evaporate about a square meter of gasoline vapor. The faster the evaporation, the lower the ignition point, and the higher the fire risk. Additionally, gasoline is explosive, and gasoline vapor forms a combustible mixture. When the concentration reaches a certain level, it can easily explode upon contact with fire. In case of a fuel spill, small amounts can be absorbed with sand and burned on-site if safety is ensured. Large spills should be transferred to tankers or collectors using explosion-proof pumps to avoid hazardous situations. When refueling a car, check that the self-sealing components of the fuel nozzle are intact. If leakage occurs during refueling, stop immediately, move the car away from the fuel tanker, and clean the ground promptly.
