Ignition Point

[123Cat]

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

 

[Flareman]

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


David

 

[25362]

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!

 

[123Cat]

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