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Sparks and flares are potentional ignition sources in dry magnesium machining. An extensive series of tests was conducted to determine limits within which magnesium machining fires can be avoided or minimized through adjustment of environment and machining conditions.
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Peloubet, J.A. Machining magnesium—a study of ignition factors. Fire Technol 1, 5–14 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588439
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588439