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A chemist in a lab begins filling an ignited metal container of fuel with foam

Foam Research

Naval Research Lab Chemical Engineer Gopal Ananth conducts an experiment with aqueous film-forming foam at the NRL in Washington, Sept. 23, 2019. NRL scientists are conducting research to support the Defense Department’s effort to replace firefighting foams containing fluorine.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Manuel Najera, DOD VIRIN: 190923-D-KT024-0109C.JPG
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