Meet Fluorine: The Element That Reacts with Everything (Yes, Even Water!)
This week’s Chemical of the Week is Fluorine.
Fluorine is one of the most reactive elements you’ll encounter as a first responder. This element has the remarkable ability to react with almost everything, including materials you’d never expect like water and concrete.
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About the Author:
Dave Donohue is a hazardous materials course developer, educator, and trainer with experience at the local, regional and national level. He is also a Master Exercise Practitioner, firefighter, and emergency manager.
