failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract. Origin of noncompliance. 1680-1690. First recorded in 1680-90; non- + compliance.
If a few drops of water are added to a mixture of solid silver nitrate and powdered magnesium the mixture bursts into flames. The water dissolves the silver nitrate to make a highly concentrated solution. An exothermic displacement reaction occurs which ignites any excess magnesium.
Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Water spray may be ineffective on flames but should be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Hazardous Products of Combustion: Oxides of nitrogen, Methyl ethyl ketone, possibly methyl ethyl ketoxime, Silica fume, Oxides of carbon, Formaldehyde Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards: None Lower Explosive Limit: Not determined