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The Pensky-Martens apparatus is a laboratory device used to determine the flash point of a liquid, which is the lowest temperature at which the liquid can ignite when an ignition source is present. The apparatus consists of:


1. A closed cup or vessel to contain the liquid sample
2. A heating mantle or bath to heat the sample
3. A stirrer to mix the sample
4. A thermometer to measure the temperature
5. An ignition source (e.g., pilot flame or spark)

Procedure:

1. Fill the cup with the liquid sample

2. Heat the sample slowly while stirring

3. Introduce the ignition source at regular temperature intervals

4. Record the temperature at which the sample ignites (flash point)