> From: "Michael Wright" <[email protected]> > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 1997 11:43:32 -0800
> Does anyone know of a table for metal (like a heatsink) which shows the > exposure > limits to receive a 2nd and 3rd degree burn? I have found data for water, but > so far nothing on metal. > > Thanks for any help. ==========> Mike; The Shriners Burn Institute came up with the following table: TEMP(deg.F)| Time to Produce Serious Burn ------------------------------------ 120 | over 5 minutes 125 | 1-1/2 to 2 mins. 130 | about 30 secs. 135 | about 10 secs. 140 | under 5 secs. 145 | under 3 secs. 150 | about 1-1/2 secs. 155 | about 1 sec. ----------------------------------- All I have is this chart, but the Shriners Burn Institute would be a good place to look for more complete information. Mike Mike Mertinooke <[email protected]>
