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py·rophoric·i·ty
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pyrophoricitynoun
The state of being pyrophoric.
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Pyrophoricity
A substance is pyrophoric (from Greek: πυροφόρος, pyrophoros, 'fire-bearing') if it ignites spontaneously in air at or below 54 °C (129 °F) (for gases) or within 5 minutes after coming into contact with air (for liquids and solids). Examples are organolithium compounds and triethylborane. Pyrophoric materials are often water-reactive as well and will ignite when they contact water or humid air. They can be handled safely in atmospheres of argon or (with a few exceptions) nitrogen. Class D fire extinguishers are designated for use in fires involving pyrophoric materials. A related concept is hypergolicity, in which two compounds spontaneously ignite when mixed.
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Pyrophoricity
A pyrophoric substance is a substance that will ignite spontaneously in air. Examples are iron sulfide and many reactive metals including uranium, when powdered or thinly sliced. Pyrophoric materials are often water-reactive as well and will ignite when they contact water or humid air. They can be handled safely in atmospheres of argon or nitrogen. Most pyrophoric fires should be extinguished with a Class D fire extinguisher for burning metals.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrophoricity in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pyrophoricity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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