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On the Flash Point of Benzoic Acid

Authors :
Jones, J. C.
Source :
Journal of Fire Sciences; May 2001, Vol. 19 Issue: 3 p177-180, 4p
Publication Year :
2001

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