Autoignition temperature
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The autoignition temperature of a substance is the lowest temperature at which it spontaneously ignites in a normal atmosphere without an external source of ignition, such as a flame or spark. This te
A flashover occurs when most combustible material reach their autoignition temperature in an enclosed space
Ferrocerium
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Ferrocerium is a synthetic pyrophoric alloy of mischmetal hardened by blending in oxides of iron and/or magnesium. When struck with a harder material, friction produces hot fragments that oxidize rapi
Ferrocerium "flint" from a lighter
A spark lighter in action
A mora knife with a ferrocerium rod that can be stored in the handle