Abstract
Using the principles of flammability limits and stoichiometry, the currently accepted value for the flash point of dimethyl ether is shown to be incorrect. A corrected value is calculated, and this is about 40 degreesC lower. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 429-430 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries |
Volume | 14 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- dimethyl ether
- flash point
- vapour hazard