Flash Point of Liquids (NASA Test 3)

The purpose of this test is to provide supplemental information on the flash point of liquids. The test method for determining the flash point of liquids consists of placing a specimen in a specimen cup and heating it at a controlled rate, with or without stirring.  A flame is directed into the vapor space of the cup at regular intervals to determine whether a flash occurs.  The flame dimensions are specified by the test method; a typical size (described in the ASTM D1310, Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus,) is a 4-mm sphere…Learn more