autoignition temperature
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autoignition temperature (plural autoignition temperatures)
- The lowest temperature at which combustion will occur spontaneously under specific conditions.
- 1968 April 18, National Transportation Safety Board, “1.15 Tests and Research”, in Aircraft Accident Report: Mohawk Airlines, Inc., BAC 1-11, N1116J, Near Blossburg, Pennsylvania, June 23, 1967[1], archived from the original on 24 June 2022, page 30:
- Skydrol is a fire resistant hydraulic fluid in accordance with the standards set forth in Aeronautical Material Specifications (AMS) 3150c. These specifications prescribe that the autogenuous[sic] ignition temperature of such a fluid must be higher than 750°F. (399°C.), determined in accordance with certain testing procedures. Testing conducted by the manufacturer of Skydrol indicates that the flash point of that fluid is 180°C., the fire point is 215°C., and the autoignition point is 496°C. However, Skydrol exposed to air at elevated temperatures will undergo thermal decomposition and the flash, fire and autoignition temperatures will decrease by as much as 9°C.
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lowest temperature of spontaneous combustion