7 Alarming Things That Would Happen If the World Lost Oxygen for 5 Seconds

2. Metal Surfaces Would Weld Together


Have you ever wondered why metal objects do not stick to each other on contact? That is because of a thin layer of oxidation that covers most metal surfaces. If oxygen disappeared, that protective layer would vanish too. As a result, any exposed metal surfaces would fuse together. Machinery, bridges, tools, and airplanes would be frozen in place.

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