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Rowland22834  
#1 Posted : 29 November 2013 09:49:59(UTC)
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Rowland22834

Does anyone have experience of heating large quantities (5-10 litres, possibly more) of white spirits/turpentine above its flashpoint? If so, I would appreciate a chat.
A Kurdziel  
#2 Posted : 29 November 2013 12:18:38(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

As I tried to ask earlier why? I our labs we regularly heat liquids above their flash points using reflux apparatus and a heating mantle. But I suspect that is not what you are trying to do? Remember, the flashpoint is the temperature above which a substance will catch fire if introduced to a suitable ignition source ie a flame or spark. It is not the same as the auto-ignition temperature above which it will catch fire just by being heated to that temperature.
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