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Explosive range

Explosive range

Created OnDecember 28, 2017
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The range of hydrocarbon gas concentrations in the air between the lower and upper flammable (explosive) limits. Mixtures within this range are capable of being ignited and of burning.

Related:

  • Flammable range
  • Hydrocarbon Gas
  • Explosion Proof
  • Explosion proof
  • Arrived ship
  • Lower flammable limit (LFL)

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