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Comment by analog31

3 days ago

It's easy to liquefy, so it has a density advantage over air, and would be bad if released but not super bad.

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3eb7988a1663  3 days ago

Suffocation seems like the most relevant concern in the event of a catastrophic leak.

  • 1123581321  3 days ago

    It is a necessary risk. Oxygen is dangerous when heat is involved, and its low critical point is harder to work with than co2.

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