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percent volatile by volume [1 record]

Record 1 1998-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
DEF

The percentage of a liquid or solid (by volume) that will evaporate at an ambient temperature of 70°F (20°C) unless some other temperature is stated. E.g., gasoline and paint thinner (mineral spirits) are 100% volatile; their individual evaporation rates vary, but over a period of time each will evaporate completely. This physical characteristic reflects the potential for releasing harmful vapour into the air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Études et analyses environnementales

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
DEF

El porcentaje de un líquido o sólido (por volumen) que se evapora a una temperatura ambiente de 70°F (20°C) a menos que se indique otra temperatura. Por ejemplo, la gasolina y los diluyentes de pintura (esencias minerales) son 100% volátiles; sus velocidades de evaporación individuales varían, pero al cabo de un período ambos se evaporan completamente. Esta característica física refleja el potencial de desprendimiento de vapores nocivos en el aire.

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