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THERE are many practical environments in which iron oxide, in the form of surface rust, may be exposed to atmospheres containing hydrogen sulphide at various concentrations. Gas lines, chemical plant, distillation units, crude-oil cargo and storage tanks are examples.
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HUGHES, R., MORGAN, T. & WILSON, R. Is pyrophoric iron sulphide a possible source of ignition?. Nature 248, 670 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1038/248670a0
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