[Alberg30] Deadly gas !

[George Dinwiddie]

This applies to all forms of carbon combustion.  That includes 
petroleum products, wood, coal, alcohol, etc.  Normally the 
carbon is fully oxidized to CO2, carbon dioxide.  If the 
combustion is less complete (some always is; with a deficiency
of fresh air, more is) it forms CO, carbon monoxide.

It is important to note the mechanism by which CO kills you.
It binds to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells, and bonds
more tightly than either oxygen or carbon dioxide.  It is 
this hemoglobin that transports the oxygen to various parts 
of the body and removes the carbon dioxide.  With the 
hemoglobin out of commission by carbon monoxide, your
body suffocates EVEN IF THERE IS PLENTY OF FRESH AIR.
Carbon monoxide can kill in low concentrations.

 - George

> Mike Lehman said:
> 
> This is a great reminder, thanks for sending it. Does this apply to diesel 
> as well as gasoline engines?

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