Ignition Temperature
Definition
Minimum temperature at which a substance ignites spontaneously without an external flame or spark. For petrol about 280 degrees Celsius; for paper about 230 degrees Celsius.
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- Fire and Arson Investigation: Cause, Origin and Burn PatternsMinimum temperature at which a substance ignites spontaneously without an external flame or spark. For petrol about 280 degrees Celsius; for paper about 230 de...