The duration of contact between the alumina and the hot gases-is extremely small: it may vary from a fraction of a second to several seconds. In a fraction of a second, the trihydrate particle is raised to a high temperature and is dehydrated more or less intensively according to the temperature of the gas.
A wall outlet is a wall-mounted electrical receptacle that provides a point for consumers to plug in various electronic items. Wall outlets provide flexible access to electricity for use with a wide variety of components. Some come with special features designed for specific applications, like devices used in wet environments.
For the spillway in dams, see fuse plug. A fusible plug is a threaded metal cylinder usually of bronze, brass or gunmetal, with a tapered hole drilled completely through its length. This hole is sealed with a metal of low melting point that flows away if a pre-determined, high temperature is reached.