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Harris, Tom. "How Aerosol Cans Work." 08 November 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/aerosol-can.htm> 09 May 2008.
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1.
Introduction to How Aerosol Cans Work
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A Few Words About Fluids
3.
Propellant and Product
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Liquid Gas?
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Inside This Article
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Introduction to How Aerosol Cans Work
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A Few Words About Fluids
3.
Propellant and Product
4.
Liquid Gas?
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Lots More Information
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