We find examples of oxidation-reduction or redox reactions almost every time we analyze the reactions used as sources of either heat or work. When natural gas burns, for example, an oxidation-reduction reaction occurs that releases more than 800 kJ/mol of energy.
The Highwaymen were a 1960s collegiate folk group. They originated at Wesleyan University and had a Billboard #1 hit in 1961 with Michael, a version of the African-American work song Michael, Row the Boat Ashore, and another Top 20 hit in 1962 with Cotton Fields. Michael sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold record.
Initial Notification: On January 26, 2006, a runaway barge M-53 loaded with 19,500 barrels of asphalt allided against a railroad bridge on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. The tug M/V Kelly Lee was heading down river with 3 asphalt barges when the breakaway occurred.Two of the barges were recovered, but one barge is trapped against the K&I Railroad Bridge at river mile 607.4. The USCG reports that the barge is lying on its side with the bottom of the barge against the bridge.The barge was also carrying 15,000 gallons of diesel used to keep the asphalt heated.An unknown amount of asphalt and diesel fuel has been released into the Ohio River. The river is closed to commercial traffic until the situation is resolved. The barge M-53 is owned by Magnolia Marine Transportation.wo of the barges were recovered, but one barge is trapped against the K&I Railroad Bridge at river mile 607.4. The USCG reports that the barge is lying on its side with the bottom of the barge against the bridge. The barge was also carrying 15,000 gallons of diesel used to keep the asphalt heated.