Citation

Jones JC. J. Fire Sci. 2001; 19(3): 177-180.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1106/KARA-HEFP-QQ31-YRR2

PMID

unavailable

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.

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