What are the flash point and ignition point of gasoline?
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Gasoline has a flash point of -50 to -20°C and an ignition point of 427°C. Below are the detailed explanations: Flash point: The flash point is a safety indicator for the storage, transportation, and use of flammable liquids, as well as a measure of their volatility. Flammable liquids with a low flash point have high volatility, are prone to ignition, and have poorer safety. Ignition point: The ignition point refers to the minimum temperature required for a material's surface to catch fire and sustain combustion for a certain duration under specified test conditions, using an external heat source. When a combustible material is fully exposed to a hot surface, small ignition sources such as electric heating wires or radiant energy (like moderate electric spark discharges) can potentially cause ignition.