Testing/burst Hazards
The burst pressure for the tri-dimensional burst disk used in the Scott is 4800psi. Carbon Composite Cylinders are made up of an Aluminum Alloy inner shell with Carbon Composite Wraps and Epoxy Resin. They have a burst pressure of 12,000 psi. 6,500 without the carbon composite wrap.
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