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Ignition of fine aluminum powders in reflected shock waves has been studied. Two ignition regimes are found: self-ignition observed at temperatures higher than 1800 K and “low-temperature” ignition at temperatures of 1000–1800 K. The possibility of initiating the ignition of aluminum powders in air using combustible liquids has been studied too.
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Received 4 December 2000 / Accepted 30 May 2001
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Boiko, V., Poplavski, S. Self-ignition and ignition of aluminum powders in shock waves. Shock Waves 11, 289–295 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s001930100105
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s001930100105