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[[File:Pensky_Martin.JPG|500px|right|thumb|The Pensky Martin Closed Cup Tester in the Tribology Lab used to determine the flash point of petroleum products and lubricants.]] | [[File:Pensky_Martin.JPG|500px|right|thumb|The Pensky Martin Closed Cup Tester in the Tribology Lab used to determine the flash point of petroleum products and lubricants.]] | ||
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| + | The flashpoint of a substance is the lowest temperature at which it will ignite and momentarily burn once exposed to a naked flame. | ||
| + | The Pensky Martin Closed Cup Tester can be used to accurately determine the flash point of a lubricant or diesel. | ||
== Documentation == | == Documentation == | ||
== Test Procedure == | == Test Procedure == | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 5 December 2011
The flashpoint of a substance is the lowest temperature at which it will ignite and momentarily burn once exposed to a naked flame. The Pensky Martin Closed Cup Tester can be used to accurately determine the flash point of a lubricant or diesel.
