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6087635 
Journal Article 
THE AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE OF METHANE 
Robinson, C; Smith, DB 
1984 
Yes 
Journal of Hazardous Materials
ISSN: 0304-3894
EISSN: 1873-3336 
8 
3 
199-203 
WOS:A1984SC55300001 
An improved method for measuring auto-ignition temperatures of gaseous fuels has been developed. Results are reported for methane—air mixtures and compared with previous work. It appears that the normally accepted minimum auto-ignition temperature for methane of 537 (or 540)°C was theoretically rather than experimentally derived. No values with a firm experimental basis lie below 600°C. Our minimum auto-ignition temperature of 600°C is the lowest available. We believe this could be considered as the new standard value.