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Pyrophoricity logo #10101) Chemical property
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Pyrophoricity

Pyrophoricity logo #21000 A pyrophoric substance (from Greek πυροφόρος, pyrophoros, `fire-bearing`) ignites spontaneously in air at or below 55°C (130°F). 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 ai.....
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