I inhaled fumes that came out from burning IC from a module due to wrong wiring. Are that fumes lethal and what are those fumes made up of ??
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6\$\begingroup\$ "what are those fumes made up of ??" : Magic. The fumes are magic, and appear in the visible spectrum as 'magic smoke'. The effects on bystanders varies from individual to individual - from feelings of amusement, to total despair. \$\endgroup\$– Chris KnudsenCommented Jan 10, 2020 at 13:55
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1\$\begingroup\$ You'll probably survive, but don't make a habit of it. \$\endgroup\$– Neil_UKCommented Jan 10, 2020 at 17:38
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Are that fumes lethal?
Probably not. As you might have noticed, you're still alive.
Are they healthy? Certainly not, but a single IC's smoke won't kill you.
what are those fumes made up of?
Mostly CO2, traces of small flakes of silicon with even smaller traces of copper, aluminium, and on the less relaxing side partially burnt carbohydrates from the package, …
All in all, not something you'd want to live in for a long time, but let in fresh air and you'll be fine.
answered Jan 10, 2020 at 13:48
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No those plastic and metal oxide fumes, are not "lethal" but are not certainly good. Always tinker in an open area and use a fume extractor.
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1\$\begingroup\$ Since a f ume extractor is not always feasible (at home), use a fan that blows away smoke, preferably in the direction of an open window. \$\endgroup\$ Commented Jan 10, 2020 at 13:49