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pyrophoric alloy

/ˌpaɪrəˈfɔːrɪk ˈælɔɪ/

Traducción: Aleación que produce chispas al golpearla o rayarla, generalmente compuesta por metales como cerio, lantano o hierro, utilizada en encendedores y mecheros de chispa.

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/ˌpaɪrəˈfɔːrɪk ˈælɔɪ/C1formalscientific
  • esAleación que produce chispas al golpearla o rayarla, generalmente compuesta por metales como cerio, lantano o hierro, utilizada en encendedores y mecheros de chispa.

An alloy that produces sparks when struck or scratched, typically containing metals such as cerium, lanthanum, or iron, used in lighters and flint strikers.

  1. Pyrophoric alloyC2formal

    An alloy that ignites spontaneously in air at or below room temperature due to its high reactivity.

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    • Pyrophoric alloys are used in the production of flints for lighters.
    • The laboratory stored the pyrophoric alloy under an inert gas to prevent ignition.
    • Handling pyrophoric alloys requires strict safety protocols.