Nerve agent VX is a member of the organophosphate family, similar to present day insecticides. It is a clear odorless and tasteless liquid with an appearance similar to that of motor oil. VX can become an aerosol (very small droplets) through explosion, or a vapor through heating. It is heavier than water and evaporates at about the same rate as light weight motor oil. VX is considered to be a very persistent agent. If released, the liquid would be expected to stay in the environment for days to weeks before evaporating. The length of persistency is dependent on the amount of agent present and weather conditions. High temperature, humidity, wind and moisture lead to less persistency. A placard (seen here) denotes the type of agent contained within an igloo.
| Date Taken: | 05.01.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 05.01.2019 13:39 |
| Photo ID: | 5313746 |
| VIRIN: | 190501-A-ID654-863 |
| Resolution: | 225x230 |
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| Location: | US |
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