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Flash
Point
Table of Content
Physical
& Chemical Properties
Flash point is an indication of the combustibility of the vapors of
a mineral oil, and is defined as the lowest temperature at which the
vapor of an oil can be ignited under specified conditions. Flash point
is clearly related to safety. Flash point of lubricating oils is measured
using ASTM D 92. An open cup of oil is heated at a specific rate while
periodically passing a small flame over its surface. The flash point
is considered to be the lowest temperature at which the oil vapors
will ignite, but not sustain a flame.
For example, the flash point of an ISOVG 32 turbine oil might be 222
degree C. If one continues to heat the oil and continues to pass the
small flame across the surface, the vapors will eventually sustain
a flame and this is the fire point. The fire point of the same turbine
oil would approach 252 degree C.
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