- Author
- Attwood, H. C. | Allen, G. R.
- Title
- On the Spontaneous Ignition Temperature of Organic Materials in Oxygen.
- Coporate
- Royal Aircraft Establishment, UK
- Report
- ARC-CP-1172, 1971, 36 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- oxygen | autoignition | ignition temperature | compatibility | tests
- Identifiers
- material compatibility with oxygen
- Abstract
- Doubts have been expressed on the significance of the current 'Bomb' and 'Pot' tests used to measure the spontaneous ignition temperature of organic materials in high and low pressure oxygen. An investigation by the British Oxygen Company to explore some of these doubts and to test new materials is described and the results are discussed. Suggestions are made for improved 'Bomb' and 'Pot' test procedures, and for investigations into the basic nature of ignition processes and the relationship between laboratory tests and field conditions.