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NOTE ON SPONTANEOUS HEATING AND IGNITION IN IRON PYRITES

Bowes, P.C., 1952. NOTE ON SPONTANEOUS HEATING AND IGNITION IN IRON PYRITES. Fire Research Notes 39


ABSTRACT

In response to an enquiry on the risk of spontaneous heating and ignition in finely divided iron pyrites a review has been made of the relevant information available in the literature. While heating is certain to occur its severity cannot be predicted in detail.



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