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Ignition Point

Ignition Point

Ignition Point

(OP)
Can I get the ignition point of ethyl ether as against Petroleum Ether
Want to know if I can use it as a substitute in my model engine, its a diesel
The pet ether is much higher I suspect and wont start the engine
Thanks 123Cat  

RE: Ignition Point

I have diethyl ether listed with 193 degC minimum autoignition temp.
Does that help?


David

RE: Ignition Point

123Cat, your project involves flammability (explosivity) risks. The information you requested is given herebelow from technical literature, you select the values of interest, among flash points (need a flame) and self-ignition points (don't need a flame), all in deg C:


                       Boiling range            FP      Ig.Pt.

petroleum ether      35-60                 15      >220
diethyl ether           34-35                -45      180


I repeat, the handling of these solvents involves a flammability risk that should be taken into consideration. I hope you know what your are doing. Be careful!

RE: Ignition Point

(OP)
Thanks Flare and 25
Thats a help
 Will be careful
Its the little prop thats the danger
Lots of blood fingers
Its a 1.5 cc diesel  free flight model
Lots of fun

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