How Many Liters in a Gasoline Drum?
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Gasoline drums typically have a capacity of 200 liters. The standard large drum in China measures 930mm in height and 580mm in diameter, designed specifically to meet the internationally recognized standard capacity of 200 liters (53 gallons). Concept of a gasoline drum: A gasoline drum is a container used for storing gasoline, usually made of metal or plastic in a cylindrical shape. It was originally invented by Germans just before World War II, primarily for transporting the critical military resource—gasoline, making it a typical product of war. Precautions for using gasoline drums: 1. Using ordinary plastic containers to store gasoline may cause the gasoline inside to ignite, which is extremely dangerous. Therefore, for personal safety, avoid carrying extra gasoline on highways. 2. Carrying gasoline in a vehicle poses serious safety hazards. Not only can it exacerbate the consequences in the event of a traffic accident, but the frequent friction between the inner walls of the plastic container and the gasoline inside can generate static electricity during the vehicle's movement. 3. When static electricity accumulates to a certain level inside an insulated plastic container, it discharges in the form of sparks. These sparks, upon encountering the mixture of air and gasoline vapor inside the container, can lead to catastrophic consequences.
