self-igniting
Catches fire automatically
Self-igniting describes something that catches fire without an external spark or flame.
Certain chemicals are self-igniting when exposed to air; oily rags can become self-igniting under the right conditions.
The term applies to materials that generate enough heat through chemical reaction to combust spontaneously: The self-igniting phosphorus burst into flames on contact with oxygen.
Glow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- white phosphorusPyrophoric toxic allotrope
matches · firelighters · charcoal briquettes · thermite · alkali metals · silane · calcium · lithium
Catching fire independently
- autoignitionSpontaneous combustion from heat
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
oxidation · flammable · combustible · thermal runaway · fire hazard · smoldering · fuel · reactive
Toxic materials needing precautions
- fire preventionStopping combustion before ignition
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- fire suppressionControlling or eliminating flames
- warning labelsNotices of potential danger
containment · industrial accident · fire code · hazardous materials · explosion risk · emergency response · fire extinguisher · sprinkler system
phosphorus
Glow-in-dark element
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- sodiumEleventh element, highly reactive
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
white phosphorus · matches · firelighters · charcoal briquettes · thermite · alkali metals · silane · calcium · lithium · coal dust
spontaneous combustion
Catching fire independently
- autoignitionSpontaneous combustion from heat
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
exothermic · oxidation · flammable · combustible · thermal runaway · fire hazard · smoldering · fuel · reactive · volatile
hazmat
Toxic materials needing precautions
- fire preventionStopping combustion before ignition
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- fire suppressionControlling or eliminating flames
warning labels · containment · industrial accident · fire code · hazardous materials · explosion risk · emergency response · fire extinguisher · sprinkler system · fireproof
self-ignitingfireproof
Unable to ignite
fire-resistant · non-combustible · non-flammable · inert · nonflammable
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