Download Difference Between Flash Point And Fire Point Pictures. The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air. At this temperature the vapor may cease to burn when the source of ignition is removed.

The flash point of a chemical substance is the lowest temperature where enough fluid can evaporate to form a combustible concentration of gas. The fire point is always slightly higher than the flash point. Flash point lowest temperature for ignition, but ignition may not be sustained.

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Is there any difference between setting petrol on fire directly(by contacting it with burning stick) and heating petrol in a vessel, increasing its temperature above its self ignition temperature and making it burn spontaneously? What is the main difference between flash point and fire point? The flash point of a chemical substance is the lowest temperature where enough fluid can evaporate to form a combustible concentration of gas. Substances like oil can have a flash and a fire point.