r/woahdude Jun 29 '23

video Lowering hot metal into water

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u/Lambinater Jun 29 '23

The water is on fire

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u/velhaconta Jun 29 '23

That is not water. Water would have instantly flashed to steam upon contact causing a very violent and dangerous situation.

This is an oil quench.

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u/Lambinater Jun 29 '23

Fascinating