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Record 1 1999-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Fires and Explosions
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
DEF

Said of materials that ignite spontaneously in air below 130°F (54°C). Occasionally friction will ignite them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Feux et explosions
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
DEF

Qui s'enflamme spontanément à l'air ou donne des étincelles par léger frottement.

OBS

On produit au four électrique des alliages (cérium et fer, magnésium ou aluminium) pyrophoriques utilisés sous forme de pierres pour briquets.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química analítica
  • Fuegos y explosiones
  • Combustión y combustibles (Hogares o chimeneas)
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