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Flammability and Explosivity Testing |
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Custom Built
System for Deflagration/Detonation |
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Explosivity testing determines the flammability limits (both upper and lower) of gaseous chemicals or fuels with oxidants. These limits are a measure of the fire and explosion hazard associated with the gases and may be used to prevent and mitigate explosions through gas composition control and equipment design. The flammability of gaseous and liquid chemicals are measured at initial pressures from subatmospheric to several atmospheres. The initial test temperatures can range from ambient to over 575 °F. Tests are conducted according to ASTM E-918-83 (Reapproved 1993) Standard Practice for Determining Limits of Flammability of Chemicals at Elevated Temperature and Pressure. MCLinc has, for example, tested ClF3 and F2 flammability with fluorocarbons, and tested flammability of propane with air. The project depicted above demonstrates MCLinc’s ability to work safely with uranium hexafluoride and other highly corrosive materials. |
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Materials and Chemistry
Laboratory, Inc. |
