Which risk increases when liquid nitrogen undergoes rapid phase transition into gaseous nitrogen within a sealed container?

A)Chemical reaction due to nitrogen reactivity

B)Pressure buildup leading explosive failure✓

C)Electrical discharge due to static buildup

D)Temperature drop causing container embrittlement

💡 Explanation

When liquid nitrogen rapidly transitions to gaseous nitrogen because of heat input, a substantial volume increase occurs, governed by the ideal gas law, leading to rapid pressure buildup. Therefore, explosive failure risk increases, rather than chemical reaction, electrical discharge, or embrittlement which require different mechanisms.

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Which risk increases when liquid nitrogen undergoes rapid phase transition into gaseous nitrogen within a sealed container?

💡 Explanation

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