Nanometal dust explosion in confined vessel: Combustion and kinetic analysis

• Main Authors: Mokhtar, Khairiah Mohd, Kasmani, Rafiziana Md, Che Hassan, Che Rosmani, Hamid, Mahar Diana, Mohamad Nor, Mohamad Iskandr, Mohd Junaidi, Mohd Usman, Ibrahim, Norazana
• Format: Article
• Published: American Chemical Society 2021
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/28706/

Extensive application of metal powder, particularly in nanosize could potentially lead to catastrophic dust explosion, due to their pyrophoric behavior, ignition sensitivity, and explosivity. To assess the appropriate measures preventing accidental metal dust explosions, it is vital to understand th...