Abstract
The reported flash point of benzoic acid is examined in terms of vapour pressures and stoichiometric proportions and found to be significantly aberrant. A possible explanation is that during heating in the flash point apparatus there is decarboxylation catalysed by the metal surface.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 177-180 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Fire Sciences |
| Volume | 19 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |