The explosive concentration range of blast furnace gas in a gas-air mixture lies between 37% and 71%. At what specific concentration percentage will the blast furnace gas ignite explosively when confined?

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Published
8 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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The upper explosion limit of blast furnace gas is 71%, meaning it can ignite explosively at this concentration in a confined environment. Concentrations between 37% and 71% are within the explosive range, but 71% represents the maximum limit.

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