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On the Flash Point of Benzoic Acid
- Source :
- Journal of Fire Sciences; May 2001, Vol. 19 Issue: 3 p177-180, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- The reported flash point of benzoic acid is examined in terms of vapour pressures and stoichiometric proportions and found to be significantly aberrant. A possible explanation is that during heating in the flash point apparatus there is decarboxylation catalysed by the metal surface.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07349041 and 15308049
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Fire Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs47772339
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1106/KARA-HEFP-QQ31-YRR2