Destroying a padlock with gallium - GIF

[Altair]

Destroying a padlock with gallium.




Previously:

Gallium reaction with aluminum - video
Gallium in water - GIF
Melting a padlock - GIF
Cutting a padlock in half with a waterjet - GIF
Transparent padlock - GIF

[Toolmaker51]

Normally they're anodized, aluminum bodied locks are LOTO equipment [Lock Out Tag Out], of cast not drawn material.
This allows safety or designated personnel to break by hammering when responsible key-holder is affirmed not available, and no one will be jeopardized by energizing equipment.