Glossary
Gas-phase Explosion Hazards - Flammability of Gas and Vapors

Gas-phase deflagration; Gas-phase deflagration

Propagation of a flame front moving at subsonic speed in unburnt gas.

Gas-phase detonation; Gas-phase detonation

Propagation of a flame front travelling at supersonic speed in unburnt gas.

Gas-phase explosion; Explosion de gaz

Inflammation of a gaseous phase accompanied by a pressure and sound effect.

Homogeneous gas-phase explosion; Explosion de gaz homogène

Spontaneous ignition of a gaseous phase occurring throughout the volume it occupies.

Flamme de décomposition ; Decomposition flame

Flame produced by the decomposition of an unstable gas.

Fuel gas; Gaz carburant

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