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Spontaneous Ignition
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Summary
Spontaneous Ignition
occurs when a material self-heats to a
Temperature high enough to cause combustion
without an
External ignition source
. This phenomenon typically results from
Exothermic Reactions
within the material, such as oxidation, that
Produce heat
faster than it can be dissipated.
Concepts
Combustion
Exothermic Reaction
Oxidation
Self-heating
Thermal Runaway
Autoignition Temperature
Heat Transfer
Chemical Kinetics
Fire Safety
Hypergolic Propellant
Relevant Degrees
Heat and Thermodynamics 63%
Explosives and Fuels 38%
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